Essays about: "Plyometric training"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words Plyometric training.
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1. The efficacy of plyometric training on explosive actions (sprinting, jumping, agility and ball kicking) on the performance of young soccer players.
University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskapAbstract : Background: Plyometric training is a form of conditioning with increasing popularity that involves the performance of body weight jumping type exercises with the use of the stretch-shortening cycle muscle action. It is widely accepted that plyometric training has beneficial effects on many sports, including soccer. READ MORE
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2. Jump ability and knee stability in adolescents with different elasticity training
University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskapAbstract : Background: Jump height, utilization of the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) and knee stability is key qualifications and important factors for athletic performance. This is usually practiced with the help of plyometric training. However, plyometric training is considered as an exercise with high-impact that adds stress on the body. READ MORE
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3. Practical applications of an optimized plyometric training – an overview
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för idrottsvetenskap (ID)Abstract : Plyometric training has always been a topic of interest in terms of sport perfor-mance enhancement and development. The most relevant and up-to-date data has been reviewed to try to answer the question “what kind of plyometric training to use” to improve ones’ performance. READ MORE
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4. A correlation study between 10 and 15 meter sprint and vertical jump height in young female teamgymnasts
University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskapAbstract : Background: Teamgym is originally from Scandinavia and the first competition was held in Finland in 1996. The sport includes parts such as trampette, tumbling and floor programs which is performed by the whole team which often consists of six to twelve gymnasts. READ MORE
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5. Unilateral or Bilateral Training to Improve Amateur Female Handball Players’ Sprint Acceleration and Change of Direction Ability : A Quantitative Study Comparing Two Training Methods
University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för idrotts- och hälsovetenskapAbstract : Aim The aim of the study was to identify the difference between unilateral and bilateral training and their effect on female handball players sprint acceleration and change of direction (COD) ability. The research question was “What differences are there between the effect of combined training performed unilaterally and training performed bilaterally on female handball players’ sprint acceleration ability and COD ability?” Method 60 female (age: 20 ± 5yr) handball players participated in the study, 30 in each group. READ MORE