SIGNIFICANT RESULT OF PLYOMETRIC EXERCISE INTERVENTION ON HAEMOGLOBIN AND VITAL CAPACITY OF U-17 GIRLS FOOTBALL PLAYERS
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Abstract
The objective of the study was to investigate the significant effect of plyometric exercise intervention on haemoglobin and vital capacity of U-17 girl football players. Forty (N=40) girls football players who participated in National level leagues or competitions between 15 to 17 (M=16) years of age were randomly selected as the subjects of this study and designated as experimental and control groups. Only the experimental group was treated with plyometric exercises for 6 weeks (42 days) and the control group remained without giving specific training intervention except for regular football practices. The analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was employed and tested at 0.05 level of confidence. There was found a significant improvement in haemoglobin level and vital capacity of U-17 girls football players. Therefore, it was evidenced that plyometric training is an effective means to develop high motor quality and make changes to the haematology and cardio-respiratory functions of players.