Effect Of Inspiratory Muscle Training On Agility In 7-12 Years School Going Children

Abstract

Background and Aim:- Agility is defined as “a skill-related component of physical fitness that relates to the ability to rapidly change the position of the entire body in space with speed and accuracy.”A child that displays good agility will most likely possess other qualities such as, dynamic balance, spatial awareness, rhythm, as well as visual processing. IMT has been applied to different populations, ranging from low-fitness groups, such as patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, to high-fitness groups, such as elite athletes. The purpose of IMT is mostly to increase exercise performance, but the effects are inconsistent due to the variant outcomes measured, the task required, and subjects from different levels of breathing fitness. Respiratory muscle fatigue   limit exercise performance by increased sympathetic vasoconstrictor outflow to limb muscles and the sensation of dyspnea. The aim of the study is to find out the effect of inspiratory muscle training on agility among school going children.

Methodology :- This is an experimental study design in which 100 school going children with age group 7-12yr are taken. Scored value of agility t-test and quadrant jump test is compared with pre , mid and post inspiratory muscle training.

Result:-The significant results were seen in the following variables on the basis of comparison between mean value of  pre test [QJT-10.85,T-test-15.60] mid test [QJT-12.89,T-test- 14.98] post test[QJT-14.67, T-test- 13.83]

Conclusion :- In this study we found that there is significant changes in Agility among childrens after inspiratory muscle training.