Plyometric exercise and motor fitness development in school boys: A randomized control trial
Abstract
Plyometric exercise, known for its rapid muscle stretching and contraction, has been acknowledged for its capacity to improve diverse facets of physical performance. The aim of the study is to examine the impact of structured plyometric training on selected motor fitness parameters among school boys. The research was carried out on 36 participants of age 15.45± 0.52 years were selected and after baseline measurement uniformly allocated into 2 groups i.e., experimental group (n=18) and control group (n=18). The experimental group participated in 6-week plyometric training (3 days/week) and control group maintained their regular physical activity routine. The indicators of motor fitness variables were Speed, Agility, and Leg explosive strength, measured by 20m sprint, 4*10 m shuttle run and standing broad jump respectively. The results of the study revealed a significant effect of plyometric training on agility, speed and leg explosive strength (p>0.05). In conclusion, the study demonstrates that plyometric training is valuable intervention and able to yielding significant improvements in motor fitness parameters among school boys. Further research with larger participant group and extended training period is recommended to validate and extend the current findings.
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