Efficacy of plyometric training on the agility in police cadets

Abstract

Background: Plyometric training is a hybrid between strength and endurance training. This allows muscles exert maximum force in short intervals of time, with the goal of increasing power (speed-strength) which ensures better agility in police cadets. Agility has been defined by the capacity to retain or determine the location of body by shifting its direction rapidly in a sequence of movements. Agility, speed and explosive power are qualifying components of physical fitness and desirable athletic performance, and play a key role in most sports. Agility can enhance the coordination and regulation of locations of the body throughout movement. Objective: To study the efficacy of the 6-weeks and 12-weeks Plyometric training on the agility in police cadets. Method: 40 Cadets aged above 18 years were grouped into two. A group continued their regular activities while rest underwent 2 sessions of plyometric training every week for 6 weeks, along with their daily activities. Analysis was then carried out with assessment of T-test Agility test, Illinois Agility Test, Edgren Side Step Test. Study duration is 6 months and intervention duration is 12-weeks, hence participants will be enrolled during first 3-months of study so 12 week intervention will be completed successfully. Assessment will be done on 1st day of visit then at the end of 6th week and again at the end of 12th week. Participants would have to perform 2 session of Plyometric Training per week in other group. Result: Data will be analyzed using paired T-test. Conclusion: Will be published after the results are analyzed.