Authors:
Gunathevan Elumalai
;
Prakash Subramaniam
;
Fariba Hussien Abadi
and
Mohansundar Sangkarevel
Affiliation:
Fakulti Sains Sukan dan Kejurulatihan, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Perak Darul Ridzuan 35900, Malaysia
Keyword(s):
High Intensity Interval Training, Skill Training, Cardiovascular Endurance, Speed and Hockey Players
Abstract:
This study aims to see the effectiveness of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and skill training on cardiovascular endurance and speed among Bukit Jalil Sports School under 16 hockey players. The sample consisted of 40 male players aged 14 to 16 years old. This study was a quantitative research by using quasi experimental method. The respondents were divided into two groups, treatment group (HIIT training) and control group (skill training). The training program was conducted for eight weeks. “Bleep Test” (BT) and “30meter Speed Test” (30ST) were used during pre-test and post-test to see the effectiveness of the training in enhancing physical fitness capabilities. The paired sample t-test analysis between pre and post tests showed significant differences after performing HIIT training in cardiovascular endurance (t = (19) = - 5.448, p = 0.000, (p <0.05) in speed (t = (19) = 3.313, p = 0.004, (p <0.05). While the independent t-test of post-test after the intervention program sh
owed no significant differences in the score among HIIT training and skill training on cardiovascular endurance (t = (38) = 1.431, p = 0.161, (p>0.05) but showed significant differences on speed (t = (38) = -3.303, p = 0.002, (p<0.05). The findings of this study clearly showed that HIIT workouts have a positive effect on speed compared to skill training among under 16 years old hockey players in Bukit Jalil Sports School. There was no significant difference between the two groups in cardiovascular endurance. This means that the skill training also enhances cardiovascular endurance. Further research needs to identify a better and holistic intervention program to enhance not only the hockey players’ fitness level but the other sports players too.
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