Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of weight training and plyometric training on anaerobic ability including speed, power, and agility of university football players. For the study, 17 players had been assigned to WG(n=9) and PG(n=8) after pre-test. The participants participated in 6-week training program of 2-3 times in a week. The data obtained from pre-test and post-test were further analyzed using 2 way-repeated measures ANOVA and paired t-tset.BR According to speed test result, we found that there is no significant difference between WG and PG. However, WG showed significant improvement in post-test compared to pre-test unlike PG. Also, we found that there is no significant difference between WG and PG in power test result. Nevertheless, WG and PG both showed significant improvement in post-test compared to pre-test. Finally, there is no significant difference between WG and PG in agility test. However, WG and PG both showed significant improvement in post-test compared to pre-test.BR The results of this study showed that weight training affected improvement of speed, power, and agility of university football players. On the other hand, plyometric training affected improvement of power and agility of university football players. Therefore, weight training and plyometric training are considered as essential training for the modern football players who should perform higher percentage of high intensity movement compared to the past.

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