PLYOMETRIC TRAINING: SURVEY OF EFFECTS ON PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVEL OF ATHLETES

Abstract

Purpose of this particular study was aimed to find out the effects of plyometric training on physical fitness of male and female athletes of Punjab, Pakistan. Non-probability convenient sampling method was adopted for sampling. Researchers selected 50male and 50female athletes were selected for research study. Age of participants varied between 18 to 30 years. Injured players and coaches were excludedfrom the study. Researchers applied various exercises protocols of plyometric training with multiple sessions.Pre- and post-test data was collected. Results of the study rejected shows that null hypothesis was rejected and objectives were supported. Plyometric exercise improvedathletes’ performance and physical fitness level of Pakistani athletes.