Examination on the Effects of the Preparation Period Trainings on the Physical Fitness Characteristics of Female Tennis Players

Abstract

In this study, it has been aimed to examine the effect of 8-week training program in the preparation period on the physical parameters of female tennis players.
The study group consists of 14 female tennis player who play at the tennis clubs in Van province. Pre and post the 8-week training period, the hand grip strength, sit & reach, vertical jump, standing long jump, cooper, sit-up, push-up and speed over 30 meter measurements were done. The statistical analyses were conducted via SPSS 22.0 and Paired-Samples t test was used to determine the differences between the pre and post test results.
Considering the findings, it was identified statistically significant differences between the players' pretest dominant hand grip strength values (30,42±3,74 kg) and their posttest values (33,21±3,57 kg) (p<0.05). It was determined statistically significant differences between the players? pretest standing long jump values (1,75±3,94 cm) and their posttest values (1,82±3,93 cm) (p<0.05). Statistically significant differences were found between the players' pretest speed average over 30 meters (5,04±0,32 sec) and their posttest values (4,96±0,29 sec) (p<0.05). Statistically significant differences were found between the players? pretest non-dominant hand grip strength values (27,85±3,68 kg) and posttest values (29,27±3,46 kg) (p<0.05).
Consequently, it can be said that trainings executed during preparation period improve the physical conditions of female tennis players and it is thought implementation of these training in the preparation period may increase the performance of players.