Influence of training on the motor fitness variables of young athletes with special reference to duration

Abstract

Training effect on various motor fitness variables are in evident but what critical duration will be the effective for a training effect, was the purpose of this study. Thirty IITKGP male athletes, 18-25 years of age in long-term residential training programme were the subjects of the study. A training schedule for eight weeks followed by the subjects. Tests for speed, explosive strength, agility and endurance conducted at onset of training and after completion of eight and five weeks training respectively. Improvement in speed, explosive strength, agility were observed after eight weeks but most of the improvement initiated after completion of 13 weeks. According to the study, eight weeks duration of training may be considered as minimum time required having the training effect.