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VOL. 11, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Physiological parameters response to the effect of different stretching among school football players
Authors
A Rathika, Dr. M Jayachithra
Abstract
Stretching is an
important component of warm-up and training programmes in football, as it
directly influences performance, flexibility, and injury prevention. Different
types of stretching methods, such as static stretching, dynamic stretching, and
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), produce varied physiological
responses including changes in heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate,
muscle temperature, flexibility, and neuromuscular activation. The purpose of
this study was to find out the effect of different stretching on selected physiological
parameters among school football players. The selected subjects (N=45) were
divided into three equal groups each consisting of 15 (n-15) football ball
players. Experimental group I (N=15) underwent Dynamic Stretching (DST),
Experimental group –II (N=15) underwent) Static Stretching (SST), and the
Group-III (N=15) acted as control group (CG). All the selected subjects were
given proper orientation about the purpose of the study, testing and training
procedures. The selected subjects were initially tested on criterion variables
used in this study and this was considered as the pre-test data and recorded
for analysis. The Experimental groups were given respective training for
a period of 12 weeks. After twelve weeks of their training program again the
subjects were tested on the same criterion variables as such in the pre-test
and considered this as the post-test data for the analysis. Vo2 Max was
assessed by 20m multi stage fitness test and the unit of measure was in ml/kg/lit
and breath holding time was assessed by breath holding fitness test and unit of
measure was in seconds, Descriptive statistics such as mean and standard
deviation are found in order to get the basic idea of the data distribution “t” test was done for finding whether there
is any statistically significant pre-test to post-test mean differences in
their respective variables of each groups. ANCOVA tests the significance of
“adjusted post test mean” differences between the experimental and control
groups for each variable. Whenever the “F” ratio for
adjusted post test was found to be significant, Scheffee’s post hoc
test was applied to test the significant
difference between the paired adjusted means.0.05 level of confidence was
fixed for speed and endurance parameters to test the level of significance.
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Pages:101-105
How to cite this article:
A Rathika, Dr. M Jayachithra "Physiological parameters response to the effect of different stretching among school football players". International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 101-105
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