The effects of the rope jump training program in physical education lessons on strength, speed and VO 2 max in children

The aim of this study is to examine the effects of rope-jump training program in physical education lessons on strength, speed and VO 2 max in 10-12 year old boys. 240 male students; rope-jump group (n=120) and control group (n=120) participated in the study. Rope-Jump group continued 10 weeks of regular physical education and sport lessons and at the same time rope jump training program exercise 3 days a week, while the control group continued physical education and sports lessons only. Body weight, body fat percentage, leg strength, 20m speed test and VO 2 max test measurements were taken before and after the 10 week period in both groups. The obtained data were evaluated in the SPSS 16 program. In the statistical analysis, t test was used in dependent and independent groups. As a result of pre-test and post-test, significant differences were found in all parameters except speed of control group (p<0.05). When the measurement differences between pre-test and post-test were compared according to the groups, it was determined that weight, body fat ratio, 20m sprint, VO 2 max and leg strength measurements were significantly different in favor of rope jump group (p<0.05). In 10-12 year old boys, rope-jump training program was the result of having a positive effect on strength, VO 2 max and especially speed. As a result, the inclusion of rope-jump programs in physical education and sports lesson and in sports branch training programs may the development of children's motor skills e the development of the children. © 2018 by authors, all rights reserved