The Effects of HIIT on Physical Abilities Among Special Education Students
Nurul Nadhira Mahfudz1, Siti Hartini Azmi2, Mirza Azny Mustafa3, Siti Jameelah Md Japilus4, Zulakbal Abd Karim5, Mohd Fadhil Abdullah6, Ali Md Nadzalan7
1Nurul Nadhira Mahfudz, Faculty of Sports Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia.
2Siti Hartini Azmi, Faculty of Sports Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia.
3Mirza Azny Mustafa, Faculty of Sports Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia.
4Siti Jameelah Md Japilus, Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Arau, Malaysia.
5Zulakbal Abd Karim, Faculty of Sports Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia.
6Mohd Fadhil Abdullah, Faculty of Sports Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia.
7Ali Md Nadzalan, Faculty of Sports Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia.
Manuscript received on 15 April 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 19 May 2019 | Manuscript published on 30 May 2019 | PP: 1276-1278 | Volume-8 Issue-1, May 2019 | Retrieval Number: A3212058119/19©BEIESP
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Abstract: This study was conducted to identify the effect of high intensity interval training (HIIT) on physical ability among special education students. A total of 30 participants from a special education school were divided into two groups, treatment group (n=15) and control group (n=15). The treatment group underwent usual normal sports training with additional of HIIT for eight weeks while control group underwent usual normal sports training for the same period of time. The tests that were conducted are 1 minute half sit up, 30m sprint, agility t-test and standing long jump. Independent t-test results showed that treatment group produces significantly greater percentages improvement in performance compared to the control group in all the tests performed. As the conclusion, the inclusion of HIIT in training program increases the physical ability among special educations students.
Index Terms: Disabled, High Intensity Interval Training, Physical Abilities, Special Population
Scope of the Article: Social Sciences