Improving Strength and Power in the Short Off-Season of a Collegiate Tennis Player
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Exercise Science
Mentor Information
Amy Crawley
Department
Movement Science
Location
Kirkhof Center KC20
Start Date
11-4-2012 9:00 AM
Abstract
What is more important in tennis: strength and power, or strategy? All are components to being a successful player, but as time has progressed, strength and power have become increasingly more prominent for tennis players. Collegiate players have a year round competitive season. Very little time is left for training off-season. This makes the program more crucial for the athlete, due to the lack of time to improve their strength and conditioning. Based on previous literature, a periodized, year round program for cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength and endurance, and agility was developed to improve a male collegiate tennis player's strength and power performance. By using no participants, having time restrictions, and not testing the program in practice, this training may have been limited. However, tennis players will benefit from this program by being better conditioned and prepared for the long season.
Improving Strength and Power in the Short Off-Season of a Collegiate Tennis Player
Kirkhof Center KC20
What is more important in tennis: strength and power, or strategy? All are components to being a successful player, but as time has progressed, strength and power have become increasingly more prominent for tennis players. Collegiate players have a year round competitive season. Very little time is left for training off-season. This makes the program more crucial for the athlete, due to the lack of time to improve their strength and conditioning. Based on previous literature, a periodized, year round program for cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength and endurance, and agility was developed to improve a male collegiate tennis player's strength and power performance. By using no participants, having time restrictions, and not testing the program in practice, this training may have been limited. However, tennis players will benefit from this program by being better conditioned and prepared for the long season.