Effect of an 8-week plyometric training programme on selected physical fitness variables among students of the department of physical education, central university of Kashmir
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: The aim of this study was to ascertain the effect of an 8-week period of plyometric training on some of the physical fitness parameters of the students of the Department of Physical Education, Central University of Kashmir. Twenty-four male students, aged between 18 and 25, were chosen to take part in the study. The study adopted a pretest-post-test design in testing the effectiveness of the training. The students were given a structured program of 4 sessions per week for 8 weeks. The main things being measured were explosive leg strength and speed. The Standing Broad Jump was used as a test for explosive power, and the 50m sprint was used for speed. Descriptive statistics such as means and standard deviations were used for data analysis, and a paired sample t-test was used with a level of significance at p < 0.05. The results showed a big improvement in both explosive leg strength and speed after the training was completed. These improvements could be due to enhanced neuromuscular coordination and utilization of the stretch-shortening cycle. In conclusion, the study revealed that 8 weeks of plyometric training is beneficial for important physical fitness parameters in university students.
Language: English
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W7204149159