Impact of soccer training on leg strength and cardio vascular endurance of soccer players

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to analyze the effect of soccer training on leg strength and cardio vascular endurance of soccer players. To achieve the purpose of the study, thirty female subjects selected from various classes and departments of Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu, India were selected as subjects at random in the age group of 18 years to 25 years. The selected subjects were randomly assigned into two equal groups of 15 subjects each. Soccer training group – I and control group – II. The selected criterion variables are leg strength and cardio vascular endurance. The statistical tool were used for the present study is ANACOVA. The data collected prior to and after the experimental periods on leg strength and cardio vascular endurance on soccer training and control group were analyzed. It was concluded that due to the effect of twelve weeks of soccer training the leg strength and cardio vascular endurance of the subjects was significantly improved.