AUTHOR(S): Dr. A Praveen Kumar

ABSTRACT:
SAQ (Speed, Agility, and Quickness) training is a dynamic approach to enhancing athletic performance, focusing on improving an athlete's speed, reaction time, and overall agility. Yogic practices encompass a holistic approach to well-being that integrates physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions. Through regular engagement in yogic practices, individuals can cultivate greater self-awareness, reduce stress, and enhance overall health, making it a versatile discipline suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. The purpose of the study was to find out the effect SAQ training and yogic practices on power parameters among college soccer players. Thirty six college soccer players studying from Nazareth Margoschis College, Nazareth, Popes College, Sawyerpuram and St. John’s College, Palayamkottai were selected randomly as subjects. The age of the subjects ranged from 18 to 25 years. The selected subjects were divided into three groups. Group I underwent SAQ training, Group II underwent yogic practices and Group III acted as control. The experimental groups (SAQ training and yogic practices) was subjected to the SAQ training and yogic practices for alternative three days for up to eight weeks. The SAQ training and yogic practices was selected as independent variable and the criterion variables horizontal explosive power and vertical explosive power were selected as dependent variables and the selected dependent variables were assessed by the standardized test items. Horizontal explosive power was assessed by standing broad jump test and the unit of measurement in meters, and vertical explosive power was assessed by vertical jump test and the unit of measurement in centimeters. The experimental design selected for this study was pre and posttest randomized design. The data were collected from each subject before and after the training period and statistically analyzed by using dependent ‘t’ test and analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). It was found that there was a significant improvement and significant different exist due to the effect of SAQ training and yogic practices on power parameters.

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