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Sonakshi Sehgal¹, Aksh Chahal², Vandana Esht³

¹Department of Physiotherapy, Career Point University, Kota, India.

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A four-week exercise program focusing on balance, agility, and speed significantly enhanced roller skating performance and physical fitness in young male skaters compared to standard physical education. This targeted training boosts athletic abilities.

Keywords:

Agility t-test Arrowhead change of direction test Linear speed test Physical education Star Excursion balance test

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Area of Science:

Sports Science
Exercise Physiology
Motor Skill Development

Background:

Athletic abilities are dynamically influenced by motor skill enhancement.
Young male roller skaters' performance depends on specific physical attributes.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of a four-week tailored exercise program on roller skating talent.
To assess the program's influence on young male roller skaters' overall physical fitness.

Main Methods:

Thirty male skaters (11-14 years) were randomized into an experimental (n=15) or control (n=15) group.
The experimental group performed a four-week program of balance, agility, and speed exercises; the control group engaged in physical education.
Skating performance (linear speed test), balance (star excursion balance test), agility (agility t-test), and speed (arrowhead change of direction speed test) were measured.

Main Results:

Significant improvements in linear speed test, agility t-test, and arrowhead change of direction speed test were observed in both groups (p<0.05).
The experimental group showed greater improvements in these tests (Cohen's d 0.8-1.3) compared to the control group (p<0.05).
Balance improvements (star excursion balance test) were limited and showed no significant difference between groups.

Conclusions:

A short-term, structured exercise program significantly enhanced roller skating talent, agility, and speed in young male skaters.
Targeted training interventions show potential for improving athletic performance in this demographic.
The findings underscore the importance of specific skill-focused training beyond general physical education.