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Plyometric and Resistance Training Research Proposal
- 1. Plyometrics & Resistance training in Adolescent Basketball Players •Plyometric & resistance training protocols have been shown to improve explosive power & muscular strength in adolescents. •Vertical Jump height, Medicine ball throw are some assessments of explosive power and muscular strength.
- 2. Proposed Research ď‚— This research study will aim to determine whether plyometrics or resistance training will have greater effects on explosive power and muscular strength in basketball players aged 15-17.
- 3. Training methods ď‚— 10 division 1 athletes as subjects ď‚— Prior/mid point/Post training assessment ď‚– Functional Movement Screening ď‚— 10 week program ď‚— 2x 1 hour sessions a week ď‚— Athletes are to continue regular exercise habits ď‚— Programs will utilise equipment and facilities at the clubs disposal.
- 4. Study Importance ď‚— Study will look to identify the more beneficial training program for adolescents. ď‚— Provide results to support current literature around the different training types for adolescents.
- 5. Limitations ď‚— A number of subjects at much higher training level to rest of study group. ď‚— Extra curricular activities may effect attendance to all training sessions for some subjects. ď‚— Injuries causing withdrawal. ď‚— Subject withdrawal.
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- Results from various studies all state that there is a increased performance to be achieved from implementation of these different training protocols. A Variety of strength and explosive power assessments including, squat jump, counter movement jumps and medicine ball throws have been used in these studies as a bench mark assessment to test against. A number of these studies have specifically looking at the physiological effects from the implementation of such training protocols in teenagers aged 13-15 which is during one of the major physiological developmental stages. One of the factors effecting the success of such training protocols is the rate at which different individuals mature physiologically.
- The proposed research study looks to build upon what has already been found in various literature pieces. The aim of this study is to determine whether a plyometrics or resistance training protocol will have greater effects on an athletes explosive power and muscular strength. A squad of 20 basketball players aged 15-17, who play in the top 2 divisions of their age group will participate as subject for this study. These subjects will be completing a ten week program which will consist of 5 weeks of resistance training and 5 weeks of plyometric training.
- A group of 20 male adolescents aged 15-17will undergo a 10 week training program focused on developing lower limb explosive power and full body muscular strength. All players must have a permission form signed off by a legal guardian or parent before they are eligible to participate in the study. Physical aptitude assessments will be carried out prior to the commencement of the 10 week programs, at the mid point where we transition from resistance training to plyometrics and upon completion of the 10 week program. These assessments will be used as a bench mark to compare final results against. Each week will consist of 2x 1 hour sessions to be held on the grounds of Marist College. Each session will be carefully supervised by 2 instructors of the study, ensuring that proper technique and adequate safety is observed by all subjects. Each program will be carefully designed to provide the maximum opportunities for physiological development and will be reviewed by the head coach of the basketball club prior to implementation. All athletes are asked to continue in any regular exercise habits they have throughout the week.
- Results from this study will help to create a clear understanding of which training protocol is more beneficial to male basketball players at a specific age. The results of the study will be compared with results of similar studies to see if common conclusions about training protocols can be made. The unique design of this study, which utilises both protocols in 5 week blocks will determine if there are any effects on performance that are not observed in the single protocol training designs.