Effects of different training methods on sprinting performance

Abstract

Introduction: Interval method is perhaps most versatile method for improving endurance of various types. In interval method, exercise is done at relatively higher intensity with intervals of incomplete recovery. The purpose of study was to analyze effect of interval training method and repetition training method on performance of 200 meters sprint.Methods: 30 male school students were divided into three equal groups. Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ were designated as experimental and given training for two months, five days a week while group ‘C’ act as control group. Pre test scores were collected for each group before administration of training programme. After end of training programme post test scores were collected on each group. Criterion measure chosen for study was performance of 200 meters recorded up to higher 1/10th of a second. Data were collected on each subject before and alter the training programme (pretest & post test) on 200 meters performance. To find out comparative effect of different training programmes analysis of covariance was applied.Results: The analysis of covariance for 200metres sprint performance revealed that the obtained F-ratio value (.134) was not found to be significant in case of pre-test means which shows that pre-test mean do not differ significantly and the random assignment of the two groups was quite successful. The post-test means of both groups was not significant as the obtained F value (1.126) is less than the tabulated F value (3.35). Adjusted posttest means was found to be significant, as the obtained F value (7.784) is higher than the tabulated F value (3.37).Discussion: (Webb, 1973) found that both short and mixed distance groups made significant improvement in VO2 max. There was no significant difference in 880 yards sometime, while only the short distance group significantly improved the 220 yards time. He concluded the mix distance training was most effective but that it should be dominated by short distance. In the present study analysis of data revealed that the experimental groups trained by interval training method and repetition training method improved significantly on the performance of 200 meters sprint whereas the control group did not show any significant improvement. While studying the effect of two interval training program on running ability (Greenberg 1966) did not find significant difference in improvement of running ability over a 400 yards distance was found between the experimental groups. Introduction: Interval method is perhaps most versatile method for improving endurance of various types. In interval method, exercise is done at relatively higher intensity with intervals of incomplete recovery. The purpose of study was to analyze effect of interval training method and repetition training method on performance of 200 meters sprint. Methods: 30 male school students were divided into three equal groups. Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ were designated as experimental and given training for two months, five days a week while group ‘C’ act as control group. Pre test scores were collected for each group before administration of training programme. After end of training programme post test scores were collected on each group. Criterion measure chosen for study was performance of 200 meters recorded up to higher 1/10th of a second. Data were collected on each subject before and alter the training programme (pretest & post test) on 200 meters performance. To find out comparative effect of different training programmes analysis of covariance was applied. Results: The analysis of covariance for 200metres sprint performance revealed that the obtained F-ratio value (.134) was not found to be significant in case of pre-test means which shows that pre-test mean do not differ significantly and the random assignment of the two groups was quite successful. The post-test means of both groups was not significant as the obtained F value (1.126) is less than the tabulated F value (3.35). Adjusted posttest means was found to be significant, as the obtained F value (7.784) is higher than the tabulated F value (3.37). Discussion: (Webb, 1973) found that both short and mixed distance groups made significant improvement in VO2 max. There was no significant difference in 880 yards sometime, while only the short distance group significantly improved the 220 yards time. He concluded the mix distance training was most effective but that it should be dominated by short distance. In the present study analysis of data revealed that the experimental groups trained by interval training method and repetition training method improved significantly on the performance of 200 meters sprint whereas the control group did not show any significant improvement. While studying the effect of two interval training program on running ability (Greenberg 1966) did not find significant difference in improvement of running ability over a 400 yards distance was found between the experimental groups.