DYNAMIC STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT USING “STATION-BASED” WORKOUTS

Abstract

A "pilot" research aimed at determining the effects of “station-based” workouts on the development of explosive and repetitive strength was carried out on a small but representative sample consisting of 64 examinees, pupils of the elementary schools “Sveti Sava” and “Ratko Vukicevic” in Nis, 11 years of age (± 6 months). The sample was divided into two sub-samples: excperimental and control groups with the same number of examinees (32 pupils). The experimental program consisted of a set of exercises for explosive and repetitive strength development performed in the second part of the class (after a pre-practice warmup drill) and lasting 10-12 minutes. A system of six stations was prepared: three for explosive strength development and three for repetitive strength development. The control group continued to follow the regular program of physical education. Two measurements of motor abilities were carried out: at the beginning of the experiment and after 25 classes. A battery of six tests was applied. A multivariate analysis of variance revealed statistically significant development of explosive and repetitive strength in the pupils from the experimental group. The control group showed certain development of repetitive strength

Keywords

• “station-based” workouts
• elementary-school pupils
• explosive strength
• repetitive strength.