Applying selected exercises for improving endurance for female athletes aged 15-16 in 800m distance running

Abstract

The aim of this study was to select and apply exercises for improving endurance of female athletes specialized in 800m distance running. Participants were 18 female athletes aged 15-16, practicing in the Center for Training and Sports Coaching of Nghe An Province, Vietnam. Participants were divided into two groups, control and experiment. Control group included nine subjects, maintained regular training program and experiment group included nine subjects, practiced selected exercises program for increasing endurance. After 12 months of intervention, experiment groups showed better improvement in endurance which examined by four tests. These selected exercises were beneficial for improving endurance and performance of female athletes.