EFFECTS OF SIX WEEKS CALISTHENICS TRAINING PROGRAMME ON MUSCULAR STRENGTH ENDURANCE OF HOCKEY PLAYERS

Abstract

The primary aim of the study was to determine the effects of six weeks Body Weight Calisthenics
Training Programme on muscular strength endurance of hockey player. For the purpose of the study 14
female hockey players were selected from Pratapgarh District in Uttar Pradesh with age ranged 12.5 ±
2.5 years. The following fitness variables were measured: abdominal muscular strength, arms and
shoulder strength endurance, strength endurance of lower back muscles and strength endurance of leg
muscles. Pre-test data were collected at the start of the six weeks training Programme and also Post-test
data were collected after the completion of the six weeks training Programme through the administration
of the standardized test i.e. Plank and Side Plank, Push-up, Back Extension and Squat and Squat Hold
test. Descriptive statistics and Independent t-test were in 0.05 levels of significance. The Result of the
study revealed that the six weeks body weight training had significantly improved in the abdominal
muscular strength, arms and shoulder strength endurance, strength endurance of lower back muscles and
strength endurance of leg muscles of hockey players. The results of the study revealed that the seven
weeks Body Weight calisthenics training had significantly improved on physical fitness components of
hockey Player.