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Effects of a Unilateral Strength and Plyometric Training Program for Division I Soccer Players.

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Title/Author:	Effects of a Unilateral Strength and Plyometric Training Program for Division I Soccer Players./
Author:	Potter, Eric.
Description:	1 online resource (67 pages)
Notes:	Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 57-04.
Contained By:	Masters Abstracts International57-04(E).
Subject:	Physical education. -
Online resource:	click for full text (PQDT)
ISBN:	9780355621297

Effects of a Unilateral Strength and Plyometric Training Program for Division I Soccer Players.
Potter, Eric.

Effects of a Unilateral Strength and Plyometric Training Program for Division I Soccer Players. - 1 online resource (67 pages)

Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 57-04.

Thesis (M.S.Ed.)--Old Dominion University, 2017.

Includes bibliographical references

The current thesis examined the effects of a unilateral strength and plyometric program on power (bilateral and unilateral vertical jumps), speed (20 meter sprint), and agility (Agility T-Test) in collegiate soccer players compared to a traditional bilateral-based training program. Due to the fact that a majority of the research on performance variables in athletes is done using bilat- eral lifting and plyometric programs, yet most movements in field sports such as sprinting and changing direction are unilateral-based, this specific topic could have value for enhanced performance for athletic populations. The participants included 34 male and female Division-I soccer players who were paired up and then randomly assigned to a six week unilateral-based or bilateral-based training program. Pre and post tests were conducted prior to and after the six week training, respectively. In relation to pretest results, athletes' bilateral vertical jump, unilateral ver- tical jump, 20 meter sprint, and T-Agility Test increased after six week training. The test scores were significantly correlated. Multivariate analysis of covariance results showed that pretest co-variates were significant predictors for the corresponding posttest outcome, yet there was not a significant difference between the unilateral and bilateral training group's improvements (Wilks' lambda = .88, F3,13 = .37, p = .86). Athletes in the unilateral training group scored slightly better than those in the bilateral training group, yet not significantly. This study demonstrated the value of a unilateral program on power, speed, and agility, but more research has to be conducted to deter- mine if it could actually be a more optimal program than a traditional bilateral-based program.

Electronic reproduction.
Ann Arbor, Mich. :
ProQuest,
2018

Mode of access: World Wide Web

ISBN: 9780355621297Subjects--Topical Terms:

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Physical education.
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Electronic books.

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