A study of the effects of leg strengthening exercises on the vertical jumping and speed of running of college women
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Judith Ann Blucker (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
- Advisor
- Gail Hennis
Abstract: The primary purpose of this study was to determine what effect a program of leg strengthening exercises would have on the leg strength, vertical jumping, and running speed of college women. A secondary purpose of this investigation was to determine the relationships among leg strength, vertical jumping, and running speed both before and after the administration of an exercise program designed to increase leg strength. This study used twenty-nine women physical education major students of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro as subjects. These subjects were randomly selected and randomly assigned to either Group A, the exercise group, or Group E, the control group. Both groups were given initial and final tests of leg strength, vertical jumping, and running speed, measured respectively by a Back and Leg Dynamometer, the Modified Vertical Power Jump Test, and an electronic timing device designed specifically for use in this study. After the initial testing session, the exercise group, Group A, was given a four-week exercise program designed by the writer to increase leg strength. The exercise program consisted of eight exercises progressively increased in number of repetitions over the twelve sessions.
A study of the effects of leg strengthening exercises on the vertical jumping and speed of running of college women
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- Language: English
- Date: 1965