Author(s): Amrot Gizaw and A Pallavi

Abstract:
The study sought to assess the impact of plyometric and weight training on particular physical fitness parameters among collegiate basketball players. The study employed a pre-test-post-test control group design to examine the correlation between basketball players and their performance. The individuals were randomly assigned to three groups, with only the experimental groups (EGI and EGII) receiving therapy. The researcher employed quantitative approaches to gather data via fieldwork, pre-tests, and post-tests, utilizing suitable testing protocols. The research examined data from the EG and control group (CG) utilizing SPSS v20. Descriptive statistics were employed to elucidate the impacts of plyometric and weight training on collegiate basketball athletes' specific physical fitness metrics scores. The statistical significance was set at P<0.05. The variance in mean scores was analyzed using one-way ANOVA. The study evaluated the effects of plyometric training, weight training, and usual basketball training on particular physical fitness metrics across groups (EGI, II, & CG). The results revealed a significant difference in average test scores across the EGI, EGII, and CG groups. The EGI & II had a superior mean score in vertical jump height, 1-minute push-up, 1MR, and 30-meter sprint post-test score, elevating it from average to an excellent performance level compared to CG. The study revealed that a twelve-week plyometric and weight training program significantly enhanced the physical fitness measures of the EGI and EGII. College basketball coaches should incorporate plyometric and weight training into their training regimens to enhance physical fitness and players' overall athletic performance.

DOI: 10.22271/kheljournal.2025.v12.i1f.3678

Pages: 384-389  |  438 Views  270 Downloads

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