Statistical Analysis: Means and standard deviations were calculated for body composition (body fat), power (vertical jump, Broad jump, average power), speed (20M sprint), Lower limb strength (1RM Squat) and endurance (12min run) for each training group. A factorial repeated-measures ANOVA was used to examine significance between the independent variables of testing (pre- and post-) and groups (control and chest and hip deep) on the dependent variables. Statistical significancewas set a priori atp < .05.All statistical tests were calculated using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) for Windows.
RESULTS
Table (3) and figure (1,2) shows the pre-test means of LBPT, CDAPT and HDAPT on some physical fitness variables. In Land-based …show more content…
Our participants performed depth jumps from 0.19 m, which is lower than the recommended range because our participants did not have previous plyometric-training experience. In addition, aquatic boxes used for the depth jumps in the pool are manufactured differently to be lower in height and prevent floating and slipping. The aquatic boxes are lower in height because of the difficulty of jumping onto subsequent boxes caused by the water's resistance. Our plyometric program's intensity of was low based on using experience not great with volleyball training participants in order to allow them to become familiarized with the type of exercises. As a result, the medium intensity might explain why we found increases in the performance variables from pre- to posttesting. Other studies used participants with higher fitness levels who therefore could sustain a higher intensity program (Chimera et al., 2004; Gehri et al., 1998; Potteiger et al., 1999; Islam., 2006).
Researchers suggests Future studies should investigate using aquatic plyometric training with children less than 16 years old so it is safe and does not cause any pressure on joints and bones
RESULTS
Table (3) and figure (1,2) shows the pre-test means of LBPT, CDAPT and HDAPT on some physical fitness variables. In Land-based …show more content…
Our participants performed depth jumps from 0.19 m, which is lower than the recommended range because our participants did not have previous plyometric-training experience. In addition, aquatic boxes used for the depth jumps in the pool are manufactured differently to be lower in height and prevent floating and slipping. The aquatic boxes are lower in height because of the difficulty of jumping onto subsequent boxes caused by the water's resistance. Our plyometric program's intensity of was low based on using experience not great with volleyball training participants in order to allow them to become familiarized with the type of exercises. As a result, the medium intensity might explain why we found increases in the performance variables from pre- to posttesting. Other studies used participants with higher fitness levels who therefore could sustain a higher intensity program (Chimera et al., 2004; Gehri et al., 1998; Potteiger et al., 1999; Islam., 2006).
Researchers suggests Future studies should investigate using aquatic plyometric training with children less than 16 years old so it is safe and does not cause any pressure on joints and bones