Abstract :
The aim of the present study was to find out the effect of six weeks training on the physical fitness test performance of college level hockey players Selvam College of physical education, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India. To achieve the aim of the study total 30 meal inter college level performer was selected on a random basis. The age limit of the subjects was from 18 to 25 years. To investigate the effect of eight weeks training on physical fitness, AAHPER physical fitness test was administered to the subjects. Further the subjects were given training for eight weeks during the morning and evening sessions. After the training, physical fitness is again measured in terms of performance of the players in all the five physical fitness tests used in pre-training condition. Thus the performance of subjects pre and post training are taken to evaluate the physical fitness. ‘ t ‘ test was applied to the analysis data. The level of significance judged at 0.05 level. Results showed that the significant difference was found in 50 mt. dash, sit and reach, flexed arm hang, 12 min. cooper run and walk test except agility. Hence there is a significant effect of eight weeks physical fitness training on the performance of college level players under 18 to 25 years.. It is concluded that physical training must be given by coaches to hockey players to improve the quantities such as speed, flexibility, agility, strength & endurance to achieve excellence in sports.
Author Name : Dr. K. Rajeshkumar
Keywords: Physical Fitness, Hockey Players, Training.
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