VOLUME - 6, ISSUE – 2 , JULY.TO DEC ,2020 ISSN NO. : 2455-4642 (ONLINE)
IDEES –International Multidisciplinary Research Journal
(Peer Reviewed)
A Research Paper
on
Effect of Circuit Training on Speed, Power and Cardiovascular Endurance
Among Hockey Players
By
Prof. Suryang C. Tandel
Asst. Prof. in Physical Education,
Government Science College, Chikhli, Gujarat
Abstract
Circuit training is a form of body conditioning or resistance training using high-intensity
aerobics. It targets strength building and muscular endurance. Circuit training is most popular
form of fitness sessions used by various sports teams like Volleyball, Football and Hockey.
Hockey is the national game of India and Hockey player requires high level of motor fitness
to excel at different levels of competitions. Motor fitness components like speed, power and
endurance plays an important role in improving the fitness level of players. The purpose of
the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of circuit training on speed, power and endurance
of secondary school hockey players. For this purpose, thirty secondary school Hockey
players in the age group of 14 to 16 years were selected as subjects. The selected subjects
were divided into two equal groups, in which, Group-I: Circuit Training Group (CTG)
(n=15) underwent circuit training and Group–II: Control Group (CG) (n=15) acted as control
which did not participate any training but allowed to take part in their regular Hockey
training and playing game. The training programme was carried out for this study was five
days per week for twelve weeks. Prior to and after the training period the subjects were tested
for speed, power and cardiovascular endurance. These were assessed by administering 50
Meters Run, Standing Broad Jump and Cooper’s 9 minutes Run/Walk respectively. The
statistical tool used for the present study was ‘t’ test. After applying the ‘t’ test, it was found
that there was significant improvement in the selected motor fitness variables such as speed,
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