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P-ISSN: 2394-1685 | E-ISSN: 2394-1693 | CODEN: IJPEJB

2016, Vol. 3, Issue 5, Part H

Effect of diet and nutrition on performance of female swimmers


Author(s): Shweta Gupta and Priyanka

Abstract:
The purpose of the present study is to observe effect of diet and nutrition on performance of female swimmers. The present study was conducted on female swimmers subjects of 18-27 years of age. The random sample procedure was used to select physically fit swimmers. The subjects were divided into experimental and control group by drawing lots. Each group consisted of 6 swimmers. Pre- test and post- test were conducted to assess the effect of proper nutrition and diet on performance of swimmers. The experimental group was given proper diet and nutrition for 20days along with training. The 2 training sessions of 2 hours each were given to each group in the morning and evening respectively. The test was done on the basis of experimental research in which two groups was selected i.e. - experimental and control groups. The treatment was given in form of balanced diet chart prepared to improve their performance. Before giving the treatment the pre score was taken in which the timings of 100 mts. Freestyle sprint was recorded of both the groups. After 20 days the post score was recorded of both the groups of same event and there timings were compared by applying dependent t-test.

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How to cite this article:
Shweta Gupta, Priyanka. Effect of diet and nutrition on performance of female swimmers. Int J Phys Educ Sports Health 2016;3(5):467-469.

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