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Effects of Sprint Interval Training on Speed, Change of Direction and Running Performance Among Field Hockey Players
Led by Riphah International University · Updated on 2024-07-16
28
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
5 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Field hockey involves spontaneous player movements that influence competitive play. Researchers are studying the effects of Sprint Interval Training, which includes short bursts of intense exercise followed by rest or light activity, on field hockey players' speed, ability to change direction, and running performance. This training method has shown improvements in both anaerobic and aerobic fitness in athletes. The study is a randomized controlled trial with 28 field hockey players split into two groups. One group receives Sprint Interval Training consisting of 30-second sprints with rest intervals, performed three times a week for four weeks, starting with five sprints per session and increasing to ten. The other group continues their regular training. Both groups warm up before training, and the Sprint Interval Training sessions include planned rest periods. Participants will be assessed before and after the training using tests measuring speed, change of direction, and running performance. Data will be analyzed to compare improvements between groups. The total study duration includes training over four weeks with performance evaluations. Safety and progress will be monitored throughout the trial, which is sponsored by Riphah International University.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effects of Sprint Interval Training on Field Hockey Players.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18-30 years
- Both males and females
- Moderate level of training (about 3 hours per week of activity)
- Minimum 2 years of playing experience in field hockey
- Physically active with about 150 minutes of physical activity weekly
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of systemic conditions such as unstable angina, high blood pressure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, cancer, kidney failure, or stroke effects
- Any musculoskeletal problems that make it difficult to follow training or perform testing
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 4 weeks
Participants perform sprint interval training or regular training sessions three times a week for 4 weeks to improve speed, change of direction, and running performance.
3 training sessions per week
Duration - 10 months
Participants are evaluated for changes in speed, change of direction, and running performance 10 months after training.
1 follow-up visit
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Pakistan sports Academy
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 52254
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Research Team
T
Tehreem Sumbal, MS-Spt
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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