Mochmad Guntur Gaos, Muhamad Arifin

Effect of interval running training on the results of running 800 meters students of university of suryakancana

Introduction

Effect of interval running training on the results of running 800 meters students of university of suryakancana. Discover the significant effect of interval running training on 800-meter performance in university students. This study confirms improved endurance, speed, and strength.

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of interval training on the results of running 800 meters. This study used an experimental method with the treatment variable of interval running, while the bound variable was 800-meter running. The research sample of 23 Penjas students was taken by stratified random sampling through the matching paired technique. The processing of this hypothesis test uses a paired samples test. The hypothesis is accepted if the significance value is less than alpha (with an alpha of 0.05). From the data above, the significance value for the experimental pretest and post-test data is 0.00 which means that the hypothesis is accepted. Likewise, the pretest and post-test data of the control group was 0.003, which means that the hypothesis was accepted.The results of this study conclude that interval training has an effect on the outcome of running 800 meters or in other words there is a significant influence of interval training on the outcome of running 800 meters.The focus of development carried out by the researcher is more focused on the strength of training to improve the ability to run 800 meters, where these endurance, speed and strength factors are very useful in improving the overall physical condition. Some of the reasons why endurance, speed and strength are very important in improving overall physical condition because they are the driving force in every physical activity, especially athletes. Strength also plays a very important role in protecting and minimizing sports practitioners, especially athletes, from the possibility of injuries that can hinder the athlete's own achievement.

Review

This study investigates the effect of interval running training on 800-meter performance among university students, employing an experimental design with pre- and post-intervention assessments. The researchers utilized a sample of 23 Penjas students, applying a paired samples t-test to evaluate changes within both experimental and control groups. The abstract reports significant improvements in 800-meter running times for both the experimental group (p=0.00) and, unexpectedly, the control group (p=0.003). Based on these findings, the study concludes that interval training effectively enhances 800-meter performance, emphasizing the importance of endurance, speed, and strength for overall physical condition and injury prevention in athletes. While the study addresses a relevant topic in sports science, several methodological and reporting issues warrant attention. The sample size of 23 students is notably small, which could compromise the statistical power and generalizability of the findings, particularly if this number is further split into distinct experimental and control groups. More critically, the finding of significant improvement within the control group, reported with a p-value of 0.003, is unusual in an intervention study and complicates the interpretation of the experimental group's gains. Without an explicit comparison of the *magnitude* of change between the experimental and control groups (e.g., via an ANCOVA or an independent t-test on change scores), it is difficult to definitively attribute improvements solely to interval training over other factors such as practice effects or natural development. The abstract's description of "stratified random sampling through the matching paired technique" also requires further clarification regarding its implementation. To enhance the rigor and clarity of future research, it is strongly recommended to substantially increase the sample size. The analysis should also include a direct comparison of the improvement observed in the experimental group against that of the control group to isolate the specific effect of interval training. Furthermore, providing a detailed description of the interval training protocol (e.g., intensity, duration, frequency) and outlining the activities of the control group would significantly improve the study's replicability and interpretability. Despite these limitations, the study broadly supports the principle that structured training can lead to performance improvements, underscoring the interconnectedness of endurance, speed, and strength for athletic development, aligning with broader sports science understanding.

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