2021, Vol. 8, Issue 5, Part A

Aim: Aim of the study is to find out the effectiveness of Plyometric training on sprint performance in college level athletes.

Method: Pre and Post Experimental study was conducted to find the effectiveness of Plyometric training on sprint performance in college level athletes. By purposive sampling method 10 subject ages between 17-21yrs (College Students -Athelets) and only males were selected. Duration of the study was 2 months

Data collection: By using

Speed: 50 meter sprint run

Acceleration: 10 meter splint run with push-ups.

Training program: Included Plyometric training for 30 min, five sessions per week over a period of 4 weeks. Patients were assessed at the baseline using speed and acceleration, and reassessed after 4 weeks.

Result: Plyometric training shows significant difference in the pre and post test values, before and after application of Plyometric training. The mean score of Speed- pre assessment 8.8 and post assessment 6.6, the mean score of Acceleration pre assessment 5 and post assessment 3.9.

Conclusion: The finding of the study revealed that Plyometric training is effective on sprint performance for collage level athletes.