Speed and Agility Among 18-19 Years Old University Students

Ferdinand Mara
Sports University of Tirane, Albania. Department of Physical Activity, Recreation and Tourism. Faculty of Physical Activity and Recreation

Abstract

The aim of this study is to evaluate the skill level of students at the first year in the Faculty of Physical Activity and Recreation in Albania. One of the main components of the evaluation is the skill which affects the progress of the students. Methodology: The research group consists of a total of 180 students in UST who were studying at the Faculty of Physical Activity and Recreation. The students are in the first year of the academic season 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. They were evaluated in; age, body height, body weight, BMI, Agility t-test in the Shuttle Run 10x5m test. Photo finish equipment found in UST laboratories was used. Results: The obtained data were processed in Excel and comparisons were made between the years of study as well. Statistically significant and positive correlations were found between and speed values between students. Conclusion: The results of the study showed the high practical importance of testing agility characteristics of students and show prospects for the practical use of the test system for these components at the student level, to achieve high fitness of sports commands and successful games. The practical benefit of these results obtained lies in the ability to use them in the teaching process to develop the agility abilities of students, which has prospects for higher results.

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