Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Award Date
1961
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Physical Education
Abstract
In the past several years, the use of progressive resistance exercises has increased to the point where it is widely accepted as one of the best methods of increasing strength. The popularization of such exercises has brought about the establishment of weight training programs by football coaches for the purpose of increasing strength between seasons. To effectively increase strength through such exercises, proper methods must be maintained. The use of improper methods of exercise may result in an increase in endurance, where an increase in strength is desired. Weight training is an ideal form of exercise for the development of strength as it is designed to provide increased resistance and thus develop strength. In recent years, much has been written about the benefits of progressive resistance exercises. As a result of such studies, many football coaches have turned to these exercises as a means of meeting the needs of participants in the football off-season. The author attempted, in this study, to ascertain by measurement whether a program of this type actually increases strength or affects flexibility significantly. It is the author’s hypothesis that a systemized weight training program will increase body strength with no reduction in trunk flexibility.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Physical education and training
Weight lifting
Description
Includes bibliographical references
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
64
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Greenwood, David H., "The Effect of a Weight Training Program Upon Strength and Trunk Flexibility of Football Players at South Dakota State College" (1961). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2758.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/2758