Efficacy of Intensive and Extensive Interval Training On Selected Biomotor Abilities among Schoolboys

Abstract

The present study was to compare the intensive and extensive interval training effects on selected biomotor abilities among schoolboys. For this purpose, forty-five male students of Okkoor Vellayan Chettiyar Higher Secondary School, Manamadurai, Sivagangai District, in the age group of 16 to 18 years were randomly selected as subjects. The selected subjects were assigned to one of the three groups namely; intensive interval training, extensive interval training and control group of fifteen subjects each. The selected dependent variables such as cardiorespiratory endurance and speed were appraised using methods and instruments of scientific standards. The experimental groups underwent their respective training programme for three days a week for eight weeks. To statistically analyse the changes on criterion variables, 'ANCOVA' and Scheffé S test were used. The analysis of data revealed significant improvement on selected criterion variables as a result of experimental treatment. Where, intensive interval training amplified speed significantly, while extensive interval training enhanced cardiorespiratory endurance better. These results suggest that interval training of varied intensity may be adopted according to the need of the player.

Perbandingan Metode Latihan Interval Ekstensif dan Intensif Terhadap Peningkatan Daya Tahan Aerobik

“…Sejalan dengan penelitian (Elamaran, 2014) bahwa latihan daya tahan aerobik yang dilakukan dengan intensitas rendah, mengembangkan kapasitas aerobik dengan pemanfaatan lemak otot dan meningkatkan kepadatan pembuluh darah kapiler, bersama dengan peningkatan kemamampuan daya tahan aerobik, serta membantu meningkatkan kapasitas oksidatif otot.…”