Effects of Uphill Training on Biomechanical Variables of Speed, Acceleration and Stride Rate among Under – 17 Athletics Project Trainees

Abstract:

This study attempted to explore the effects of uphill training on biomechanical variables of speed, acceleration and stride rate among under -17 athletics project trainees. To meet the objectives of this study, 24 female and male athletes aged 15 to 16 years from under -17 project trainees were selected as subjects. The subjects were divided in to two groups with equal number of male and female participants, in which group – I were control (N = 12 participants) training group and group II – were experimental (n = 12 participants) training group. There was no variation in intensity, load, duration and type of the training during the study. Both experimental and control groups were tested before and after the eight weeks of experimental program. The physical fitness variables selected for the study were: speed, acceleration and stride rate. Data were analyzed by using SPSS paired samples t- test with pair wise comparison of means at 95% confidence interval by using pre and post- tests. There were significantly improvements on speed, acceleration and stride rate due to the effects of uphill training program.

Author Name : Jemal. A

Keywords: Uphill training, Sprinter, Speed, Acceleration, Stride rate, Biomechanics.