The Effect of Multi-task Training Program on 400-meter Run Performance for Major Physical Education Students
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Background and Aims: In recent years, multi-task training programs, including functional training, have gradually attracted attention from the scientific research community and the sports community. Multi-task training programs are a comprehensive training method that can effectively improve the strength level of athletes and improve their sports performance to some extent. The objective of research: 1) To study the current situation and problem of the 400-meter running performance of physical education students, 2) To develop a multi-task training program on the 400-meter running performance of physical education students, and 3) To compare the difference between multi-task training and traditional strength training on the 400-meter running performance of physical education students
Methodology: 30 Sophomores in college subjects were selected from the 400-meter running students majoring in physical education at Physical Education and Health College of Guangdong University. The sample is all male, 21 – 23 years old. 15 students were randomly selected into the experimental group and 15 students into the control group by purposive sampling. Research instruments are questionnaires and a multi-task training program 400-meter. Statistics research includes percentages, mean, standard deviation, and t-tests. The research process is as follows: Step1 Review Literature and Related Research, Step 2 Interview Expert, Step 3 Draft Program, Step 4 Instrument Quality, Step 5 Tryout (Control G; Experimental G) Step 6 Collection Data, Step 7 Analysis Data, Step 8 Conclusion, and Discussion.
Result: The research results found that the training effect of the experimental group by multi-task training program, 400-meter running of physical education students improves the strength, speed, and skills better than the control group significantly. This may be related to the training content and method of the multi-task training, which focuses on comprehensive physical fitness and technical training, and helps to improve the multifaceted qualities of the athletes. Therefore, multi-task training has potential advantages in comprehensive performance improvement.
Conclusion: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of multi-task training on track and field runners, and conducted general, specific, and specific sports performance tests in the experimental and control groups. In conclusion, in this study, the multi-task training group achieved significant advantages in both 300 m, 400 m, and 500 m performance. This suggests the potential of multitasking training to improve performance in sprint and middle-distance events. This improvement may be attributed to the combined training effect of multi-task training on exercise abilities such as explosive power, speed, strength, and endurance.
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