The Effect of 6 Weeks Aqua-Based Plyometrics and Land-Based Plyometrics on Cardiovascular Endurance Fitness and Power among Recreational Basketball Players

Loke, Wern Wu (2023) The Effect of 6 Weeks Aqua-Based Plyometrics and Land-Based Plyometrics on Cardiovascular Endurance Fitness and Power among Recreational Basketball Players. Final Year Project (Bachelor), Tunku Abdul Rahman University College.

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Abstract

Plyometric is a method of training that involves rapid explosive movements to build up muscular power. Recent studies had shown that plyometric training mostly benefits to improve muscular power and slight improvements in cardiovascular endurance. Therefore, this study aims to examine the effect of Aqua-Based Plyometrics and Land-Based Plyometrics on Cardiovascular Endurance and Power among recreational basketball players. A total of 36 recreational basketball players from TARUC (28 males, 8 females; Age M±SD: 20.64±1.69 years) participated in this study. All participants performed pre-test with Vertec Vertical Jump Test and Multistage Bleep Test and were arranged into 3 groups respectively using the fishbowl method according to their pre-test results. Intervention groups undergo 6 weeks of plyometric training according to specific environments while control groups maintain their health. The main study showed no significant difference between post-test of all three groups (p=0.729) However, there were significant differences between all groups comparing the posttest results and the pre-test. In conclusion, both types of plyometric training provide similar results on the improvement of cardiovascular endurance and power