Finding an appropriate balance in off-season strength and conditioning for Division III tennis student-athletes: player perception analysis of off-season strength and conditioning

Term

2012

Capstone

Thesis

Degree Name

MAEd

Abstract

Research shows that five components that need to be present in every high level off-season tennis program are stretching, agility, cardiovascular endurance, strength, and sport-specific skill development. My study analyzed player perception of the five main components of off-season strength and condition in tennis by using a likert-scale analysis of 20 male and female Division III tennis student-athletes. I also interviewed 2 male and 2 female tennis student-athletes who participated in our off-season strength and conditioning program to look at perceptions and efficacy of our current program. Results indicated that the student-athlete either agreed or strongly agreed that the five main components should be present in our off-season program and indicated an adequate amount of time to be spent per week in minutes on those five components. Interviews uncovered that the off-season program improved their mental and physical tennis ability but didn't interfere with other responsibilities and activities.

Publisher

Hamline University

Source

School of Education Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations at Hamline University

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