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The objective of this study was to find out effect of eight-week plyometric training on selected fitness variables on sprinters in the case of Bahir Dar University sports academy under-17 athletics project. The study applied a quantitative research approach and quasi-experimental design to attain the intended objectives. For this study, the researcher has selected all 20 male sprinters who participated in Bahir Dar university sprinters as a sample by using comprehensive sampling methods. The population was exposed to two months of plyometric training that was given two days per week for about eight consecutive weeks each lasting 45 to 60 minutes for the plyometric training in addition to the regular training program. The fitness variables: Power, speed, agility, and speed endurance were tested in the study. For the analysis, SPSS software (version 23) was utilized. The gathered data was analyzed using paired-samples T-tests, mean, and standard de viation. The significant level of p<0.05 was considered. The result shows after two months of plyometric training significant mean differences were found in power (0.22, p<0.001), Speed (0.73, p <0.001), agility (2.33, p<0.001), and speed endurance (2.45, p<0.001). Based on this finding, it can be concluded that 8-week plyometric training has a significant effect on power, agility, and speed and speed endurance of sprinters |
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