Examination of the Effects of Plyometric Training on Physical Fitness Variables of Pubertal and Adolescent Children
Plyometric training and physical fitness in sedentary children
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Physical Fitness, Plyometric Training, Vertical Jump, Neuromuscular Adaptation, School SportsAbstract
In this study, the effects of plyometric training (PT) on physical fitness variables were investigated in sedentary children in the pubertal and adolescent period who did not engage in any physical activity other than physical education and sports classes. The study included 30 male students between the ages of 12-14. The study group received a total of 80 minutes of plyometric training, including warm-up and cool-down periods, on a grass field, 2 days a week, 2 lesson hours per day (2 groups of 15 people and 40 minutes for each group) for 6 weeks. Full rest was given between movements. Two measurements were made after the familiarization study. After the warm-up at the beginning of the first training (pre-test) and 24 hours after the training in the 6th week (post-test). Statistical analyses were performed with SPSS For Windows version 24.0. The Shapiro-Wilk test was used to check whether the data had a normal distribution. Since the data showed a normal distribution, the paired sample t-test was used. The critical value for statistical significance was determined as p<0.05. When the research data were compared, significant differences were observed in the pre-test and post-test, vertical jump (p=0.018), agility t-test (p=0.006) and 30-meter sprint test (p=0.000). As a result; It was determined that plyometric training applied to sedentary students in the 12-14 age group was effective on the measured variables of physical fitness, and could also be applied as an effective and fun method for children who are new to sports during the preparation period for school sports.
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