Effects of Functional Training on Field Hockey Players Physical Fitness, Hockey Skills and Functional Movement

Launched by UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA · Dec 10, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This study included two groups, namely the control and functional training groups. The sample is 19-23-year-old Pakistani elite male hockey players who do not do functional training exercises. Based on the literature review, the training frequency of this experiment was arranged three (3) times/week, the total training duration will be 12 weeks, and the time of each training session will be changed over two weeks. The 12 weeks of exercise last 60 minutes, excluding 10-minute warm-up and a 10-minute cool-down. Training intensity ranges from 60 to 95%. Teach all sports techniques before the i...

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • The population must be elite male hockey players between the ages of 19 to 23
• • Able to perform all tests and be Physically active (no previous experience performing functional training)
• • Only players who understand the study purposes and procedures and can complete this training requirement can be included in the research data
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Female field hockey players should be excluded from this study
• • On medication that may affect body composition and muscles activity
• • Presently engaged in regular functional training programs
• • Players who are consistently late or absent from training sessions will eventually be excluded