Document Type

Thesis - University Access Only

Award Date

2004

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department / School

Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

First Advisor

Matthew Vukovich

Abstract

The purpose of this investigation was to examine speed, power output, and agility performance when using two different training protocols. Sixteen (n = 16) Division II collegiate baseball players were randomly divided into 2 groups: an Incline Treadmill Training (ITT) group and a Ground-Based Training (GBT) group. Each group trained 4 d-wk-1 for six weeks, with the ITT group performing speed training on a high-speed incline treadmill, strength and plyometric training on the Plyo Press 625 III™, and other foot quickness exercises. The GBT group performed traditional ground-based speed training and plyometrics, but performed explosive Olympic lifts for lower-body resistance training. Variables tested pre- and post-training were 10-yd sprint, 40-yd sprint, Flying 30, pro-agility, L-test, vertical jump, SL 3-hop, SL and DL Plyo Press Power Quotient (3PQ) test (Frappier Acceleration® Sports Training- Fargo, ND), bench press, squat, hang clean, DL Plyo Press, and SL Plyo Press. Data were analyzed using a General Linear Model of an RMANOV A design with time and treatment as factors (JMPin v.4.0.4.). A one-way RMANOV A was used to compare differences from pre to post testing in all variables. When a significant F-ratio was obtained, a Tukey post-hoc test was used to identify significant pairwise differences. Data are reported as mean ± SE. Alpha level was set at 0.05 to achieve statistical significance. Results showed that both groups had significant differences (p

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Treadmill exercise.
Physical education and training.
Baseball -- Training -- Physiological aspects.

Publisher

South Dakota State University

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