Influence of Training Method and Leg Power on Running Speed

Abstract

the objectives of this study were to find the (1) differences in the influence of repetition of sprint and acceleration sprint training method on running speed; (2) differences in the influence of high and low leg power on running speed; and (3) interaction between training method and leg power on running speed. The research method used was 2 x 2 factorial method. For the purpose of this research, 20 athletes were sampled. The measuring instrument used was a 60-meter run speed test. The data analysis technique employed was ANOVA at α = 0.05. Results of the research revealed that (1) there is a significant difference in the influence of repetition of sprint and acceleration sprint training method on running speed at 60 meters, proved with a p value = 0.022 < 0.05. Repetition of sprint training method is higher (good) than acceleration sprint training method; (2) there is a significant difference in the influence of athlete with high and low leg power on running speed 60 meters, proved with a p value = 0.002 < 0.05. Athlete with high leg power is better than athlete with low leg power; (3) there is a significant interaction between training method and leg power on 60 meters running speed, proved by p value = 0.002 < 0.05.