Vol. 6, Issue 1, Part B (2024)

This study investigates the effect of Speed, Agility, and Quickness (SAQ) training and Circuit Training on selected physical variables of Kho-Kho players. This research aims to assess how targeted training methods can enhance the performance of athletes in these areas. The study was conducted with 60 Kho-Kho players aged 18 to 25 years from colleges under Calicut University, Kerala. The subject were were divided into three group SAQ training group (n=20) circuit traing group (n=20) and control groups (n=20). The selected physical variables included agility, flexibility, speed, strength endurance, and explosive strength and tested by 50 meter sprint for speed,sit and reach test for flexibility, modified sit up for strength endurance, T test for agility and vertical jump for explosive power. The duration of training prescribed in this test was 12 weeks for experimental groups. Pre e and post test data were taken. The analysis of covariance was used to analyze the data. Results revealed significant improvements in the experimental group in all the measured variables compared to the control group. This study underscores the importance of structured training programs in enhancing the physical fitness of athletes. The findings contribute valuable insights for designing sports training protocols, particularly for indigenous team sports like Kho-Kho, and can inform future research in physical education and sports science.