Effects of High Intensity Interval Training on Cardiovascular Endurance and Speed among under 16 Hockey Players

Gunathevan Elumalai, Prakash Subramaniam, Fariba Hussien Abadi, Mohansundar Sangkarevel

2019

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 showed 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.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Elumalai G., Subramaniam P., Abadi F. and Sangkarevel M. (2019). Effects of High Intensity Interval Training on Cardiovascular Endurance and Speed among under 16 Hockey Players.In Proceedings of the 3rd Yogyakarta International Seminar on Health, Physical Education, and Sport Science in conjunction with the 2nd Conference on Interdisciplinary Approach in Sports - Volume 1: YISHPESS and CoIS, ISBN 978-989-758-457-2, pages 257-261. DOI: 10.5220/0009784202570261

in Bibtex Style

@conference{yishpess and cois19,
author={Gunathevan Elumalai and Prakash Subramaniam and Fariba Hussien Abadi and Mohansundar Sangkarevel},
title={Effects of High Intensity Interval Training on Cardiovascular Endurance and Speed among under 16 Hockey Players},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 3rd Yogyakarta International Seminar on Health, Physical Education, and Sport Science in conjunction with the 2nd Conference on Interdisciplinary Approach in Sports - Volume 1: YISHPESS and CoIS,},
year={2019},
pages={257-261},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0009784202570261},
isbn={978-989-758-457-2},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 3rd Yogyakarta International Seminar on Health, Physical Education, and Sport Science in conjunction with the 2nd Conference on Interdisciplinary Approach in Sports - Volume 1: YISHPESS and CoIS,
TI - Effects of High Intensity Interval Training on Cardiovascular Endurance and Speed among under 16 Hockey Players
SN - 978-989-758-457-2
AU - Elumalai G.
AU - Subramaniam P.
AU - Abadi F.
AU - Sangkarevel M.
PY - 2019
SP - 257
EP - 261
DO - 10.5220/0009784202570261