Plyometric exercises training improve psychological and physical performance among rugby and soccer players: a comparative study
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of plyometric training on psychological and physical performance parameters among rugby and soccer players. A total of sixty players were recruited from rugby and soccer university teams. All the players participated in six-weeks of plyometr...
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| description | The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of plyometric training on psychological and physical performance parameters among rugby and soccer players. A total of sixty players were recruited from rugby and soccer university teams. All the players participated in six-weeks of plyometric exercise training three times a week. Psychological parameters were measured by Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Trait Sport-Confidence Inventory, short-form Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire, and Competitive Sport Anxiety Inventory-2. The physical performance parameters were measured by 20-m sprint test, Illinois agility run test, Sargent jump test, and sit-up test. Pre-and post-test measurements were taken. A paired t-test (two-tailed) was employed to assess the significant differences between pre and post-test for psychological and physical performance parameters. Result showed improvements in psychological and physical fitness performance variables after the intervention. However, aggression has significant difference (t = 2.87, p = .012) between pre-and post-test in rugby players. Soccer players demonstrated significant differences between pre-and post-tests in confidence (t = −2.99, p = .010) and endurance (t = −4.37, p = .001). Plyometric training has significant potential to enhance the psychological and physical performance parameters in rugby and soccer players. To explore the long-term psychological and physical benefits of plyometric training and identify individual factors that influence these outcomes, further research is demanded. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5af281bfd2fd405dac549b6d97520cae2025-08-20T02:38:06ZengTaylor & Francis GroupCogent Social Sciences2331-18862025-12-0111110.1080/23311886.2025.2461736Plyometric exercises training improve psychological and physical performance among rugby and soccer players: a comparative studyMohammad Ahsan0Mohammad Feroz Ali1Abdullah Al Zahrani2Abdullah Alhusayni3Maysa Aljohany4Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Secondary and Sports Education, College of Humanities and Education, Fiji National University, Nasinu, FijiDepartment of Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Sciences at Shaqra, Shaqra University, Shaqra, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Sciences at Shaqra, Shaqra University, Shaqra, Saudi ArabiaPhysical Therapy Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Tabuk University, Tabuk, Saudi ArabiaThe objective of this study was to investigate the effects of plyometric training on psychological and physical performance parameters among rugby and soccer players. A total of sixty players were recruited from rugby and soccer university teams. All the players participated in six-weeks of plyometric exercise training three times a week. Psychological parameters were measured by Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Trait Sport-Confidence Inventory, short-form Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire, and Competitive Sport Anxiety Inventory-2. The physical performance parameters were measured by 20-m sprint test, Illinois agility run test, Sargent jump test, and sit-up test. Pre-and post-test measurements were taken. A paired t-test (two-tailed) was employed to assess the significant differences between pre and post-test for psychological and physical performance parameters. Result showed improvements in psychological and physical fitness performance variables after the intervention. However, aggression has significant difference (t = 2.87, p = .012) between pre-and post-test in rugby players. Soccer players demonstrated significant differences between pre-and post-tests in confidence (t = −2.99, p = .010) and endurance (t = −4.37, p = .001). Plyometric training has significant potential to enhance the psychological and physical performance parameters in rugby and soccer players. To explore the long-term psychological and physical benefits of plyometric training and identify individual factors that influence these outcomes, further research is demanded.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2025.2461736Plyometric trainingtraining interventionperformance enhancementself-esteemsport-confidenceaggression |
| spellingShingle | Mohammad Ahsan Mohammad Feroz Ali Abdullah Al Zahrani Abdullah Alhusayni Maysa Aljohany Plyometric exercises training improve psychological and physical performance among rugby and soccer players: a comparative study Cogent Social Sciences Plyometric training training intervention performance enhancement self-esteem sport-confidence aggression |
| title | Plyometric exercises training improve psychological and physical performance among rugby and soccer players: a comparative study |
| title_full | Plyometric exercises training improve psychological and physical performance among rugby and soccer players: a comparative study |
| title_fullStr | Plyometric exercises training improve psychological and physical performance among rugby and soccer players: a comparative study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Plyometric exercises training improve psychological and physical performance among rugby and soccer players: a comparative study |
| title_short | Plyometric exercises training improve psychological and physical performance among rugby and soccer players: a comparative study |
| title_sort | plyometric exercises training improve psychological and physical performance among rugby and soccer players a comparative study |
| topic | Plyometric training training intervention performance enhancement self-esteem sport-confidence aggression |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/23311886.2025.2461736 |
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