A STUDY ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF STRENGTH ENDURANCE OF PREADOLESCENT GIRLS THROUGH RESISTANCE TRAINING PROGRAMME

ABSTRACT
Resistance training for children has been a debated topic for many years. Researchers, coach. Many research reports now have established that strength/ resistance training is beneficial for adults. Coaches, parents and the general public alike have been very cautions regarding this topic. The majority of current evidence indicate that prepubescent and adolescent resistance training is not only safe, but effective in developing muscular strength and endurance. The purpose of the present study was to observe the effects of weight training program on strength endurance development of preadolescent girls. 30 school girls of 11+ years but less than 12 years were selected for the study. Total girls were divided into two groups. Experimental group (EG); n=15 and control group (CG); n=15. The strength endurance of different muscles groups (Deltoid, Abdomen, and Quadriceps) were measured by the Flex arm hang, Sit ups, and Half squat test respectively for both the groups. The experimental group underwent a weight training regimen twice per week for 12 weeks Researcher believes that weight training program improve the strength endurance level in the preadolescents girls.
Key words: Strength Endurance, Weight Training and Preadolescents