A Comparative Study on Effect of Functional Training and Skill Based Training on the Performance of Vaulting Table

Abstract: The study title A Comparative Study on Effect of Functional Training and Skill Based Training on the Performance of Vaulting Table seeks to understand the effects of modern forms of training in comparison to the traditional forms of training. The study deploys an experimental design using parallel groups for experimentation. Yamashita skill was used as a dependent variable while functional training and skill-based training were used as independent variables. 30 sub-elite gymnasts from Mumbai and Pune Districts were selected for the study which spread over the duration of 16 weeks. The data was collected during the pre and post training phase using WAG FIG Code of Points the scoring patterns mentioned in the and was analyzed using Unpaired ‘t’ test. The mean scores obtained for the FT were (M) = 10.74 and that of SBT was (M) = 9.38, the standard deviation (SD) for FT is 0.44 while that for SBT is 1.40. the Standard Error of Mean (SEM) for functional training is 0.11 and that for SBT is 0.36. the total number of samples for FT is (N) is 15 while the degree of freedom (df) is 14, the total number of samples for SBT (N) is 15 and the degree of freedom (df) is 14. The Calculated ‘t' value of FT was4.67 while that of SBT is 3.22. And the standard error of difference for FT is 0.17 and that for SBT is 1.03 both the results are significant at 0.05 level. Thus, proving that functional training is better in improving the performance of female gymnasts on vaulting table than skill – based training. It is recommended that this study can be used for other events as well as skill-based sports for performance enhancement.