2024, Vol. 11, Issue 3, Part A

The primary aim of this study was to elucidate the impact of weight training on the multifaceted development of motor fitness components, encompassing vital attributes such as speed, agility, flexibility, explosive power, cardiovascular endurance, and muscular endurance. To achieve this objective, a cohort of 120 students enrolled in various colleges within the Nagpur district, affiliated with RTM Nagpur University, Maharashtra, was recruited as participants.

These individuals were specifically selected from among basketball players, where proficiency in the aforementioned motor fitness components holds paramount importance. With an average age of 21 years, spanning from 18 to 28 years, the participants represented a diverse demographic cohort reflective of the collegiate basketball community.

A stringent random sampling technique was employed to allocate these participants into two distinct groups: a control group and an experimental group, each comprising 60 subjects. Throughout the 12-week duration of the study, the experimental group diligently engaged in a structured training regimen encompassing weight training sessions alongside skill-specific training activities. Conversely, the control group continued with their routine activities without any prescribed intervention.

Data collection occurred at the onset and conclusion of the 12-week experimental period, with assessments conducted both before and after the intervention to delineate pre- and post-test measurements. These assessments served as crucial benchmarks for evaluating the efficacy of the weight training program in augmenting the targeted motor fitness components among collegiate basketball players.

In summary, the study sought to unravel the intricate interplay between weight training and the development of key motor fitness attributes, shedding light on the potential avenues for enhancing athletic performance and overall physical conditioning within the basketball community.