The Effects of Locomotor and Coordinative Abilities Training Program in Players Performance of Badminton Novies

The study aims to explore the effect of locomotor and coordiative abilities training program on physical
fitness variables of badminton novies. Participants:Ten badminton novies from bluemoon sports academy,
Coimbatore, were selected as participants. The age of the subjects ranged from 11 to 13 years. Independent
variable:Locomotor and coordinative abilities training program on physical fitness variables , Dependent
variables: Speed , flexibility. Criterion Measures: Speed is measured by 50 meters dash ; flexibility is
measured by sit and reach. Statistical Technique: A paired t-test was used to test the mean difference
between the pre- and post-test. Training Protocol: During the training - 6 weeks, Number of days per week
4 days, Number of sessions per day - 1 session (1 hour) and Duration of session - 60 minutes. The
significant improvements across physical fitness variables underscore the effectiveness of locomotor and
coordinative abilities program of physical fitness variables. It is concluded that the six weeks training
program significantly enhanced speed , flexibility among badminton novies.