The Effects of an 8-week combined interval and circuit training program on shot put related physical fitness and skill variables of shot put throwers at Bindura national sports academy
- Author
- Nkomo, Wayne
- Title
- The Effects of an 8-week combined interval and circuit training program on shot put related physical fitness and skill variables of shot put throwers at Bindura national sports academy
- Abstract
- This study investigated the effects of an 8 week combined interval and circuit training program on shotput-related physical fitness and skill variables among shot put throwers at Bindura National Sports Academy. The researcher was motivated by the need to enhance athletic performance through targeted training interventions, particularly in field events like shot put, which require a unique combination of strength, power, speed, and technique. A quasi-experimental design was adopted, involving pre-and post-intervention assessments of a purposively selected group of 10 shot put athletes. The intervention integrated interval training for cardiovascular and anaerobic conditioning with circuit training focused on strength, explosiveness, and shot put-specific movement patterns. Key physical fitness variables measured include muscular strength, explosive power, core stability, and cardiovascular endurance, while skill-related variables include throwing technique and shot put distance. Results showed statistically significant improvements in both physical fitness and skill performance indicators post-intervention. Notably they were marked increases in shot put distance, upper and lower body strength and technical execution, indicating that the combined training model was effective in improving both general fitness and event specific skills. The findings underscore the value of structured, integrative training program in optimizing the performance of shot put athletes and contribute to evidence-based coaching practices within Zimbabwe’s high performance sport system.
- Date
- June 2025
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Interval and Circuit Training Program
- Skill Development
- Physical Fitness Variables
- Shot Put Performance
- Shotput Throwers
- Supervisor
- Ms. Munhamo
- Item sets
- Faculty of Science
- Media
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