Comparative Analysis Of The Effects Of 8-Week Vs. 12-Week Standardized Training Program On The Speed Of College Level Football Players

Abstract

This study examined to investigate the effects of 8-week and 12-week standard training programs on the speed of the college level football players.  75 Football players aged 18 to 22 years of Government colleges of district Layyah, Punjab, Pakistan, were subjects of the study. Participants were randomly divided into three equal groups. Eight week exercise treatment was given to Experimental Group 1, twelve weeks to Experimental Group 2, and no standardized training program was given to the Control Group. All the data was recorded before and after recorded treatment. Three times a week, 60-minute sessions were required for both experimental groups’ treatment protocols. The sessions began with a 10-minute warm-up and consisted of 50 minutes[1] of high-intensity workouts targeted at improving speed. Both experimental groups significantly outperformed the control group in terms of speed, with the 12-week program producing faster improvements than the 8-week program. This suggests that lengthier training sessions are more successful in helping football players for maximize their speed, even though shorter training sessions can still have positive effects. The results emphasize the significance of organized, research-based training regimens for noticeable improvement in physical performance. This study advances the knowledge of athletic training by providing coaches and other sports professionals with useful advice on how to improve performance through carefully structured and organized programs.