A study on acceleration phase maximum speed and average speed of different age group of school boys

Abstract

The aim of this study was to find out the length of acceleration phase, maximum speed and average speed of different age group of boys’ student during 50m run. Materials & Methods: 60 boys’ students were selected as subject for present research study. The data was collected from 50m performance of the subject and the total distance was divided into 5 equal zones. Results: The length of Acceleration Phase was extended 0-30m for 10-11 yrs., 0-40 m for both boys groups 12-13 yrs. and 14-15 yrs. The maximum speed of 10-11 yrs., 12-13 yrs & 14-15 yrs. were 6.45, 6.77 & 7.70 m/sec. and average speed 5.76, 6.01 & 6.47m/sec respectively. Conclusions: The schools going untrained boys have smaller acceleration zone and the length of acceleration zone increase with increase of age. The maximum speed and average speed were increase with increase of age.