Effects Of 12-Weeks Supervised Training Protocol On Total Cholesterol Level Of Football Players

Abstract

This study evaluates the effects of a 12-week supervised training protocol on total cholesterol levels among male football players aged 20 to 26 years in Punjab, Pakistan. Participants (N = 60) were divided equally into experimental and control groups. The experimental group followed a structured training protocol, while the control group maintained their regular activities. Total cholesterol levels were measured pre- and post-intervention using a pre-test and post-test design. Statistical analyses included independent and paired samples t-tests. Pre-intervention, no significant difference was observed between the experimental (M = 178.79, SD = 0.82) and control groups (M = 178.75, SD = 0.95), t(58) = -2.88, p = .062, indicating comparability between groups. Post-intervention, the experimental group showed a significant reduction in total cholesterol (M = 171.85, SD = 0.79) compared to the control group (M = 177.96, SD = 0.86), t(58) = 28.62, p < .001. Within-group analyses revealed no significant change in the control group from pre- to post-intervention, t(29) = -0.24, p = .811, while the experimental group exhibited a significant decrease, t(29) = 368.97, p < .001. These findings highlight the effectiveness of a supervised training protocol in significantly reducing total cholesterol levels, with implications for improving cardiovascular health and performance among athletes. The study provides a framework for integrating structured training into sports to enhance athletic health and outcomes.