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TENNIS PRACTICE EFFECTS ON MALE COLLEGE STUDENTS’ PHYSICAL FUNCTION IN DIFFERENT CLASSES

EFEITO DA PRÁTICA DO TÊNIS EM DIFERENTES CLASSES SOBRE A FUNÇÃO FÍSICA DOS ESTUDANTES UNIVERSITÁRIOS MASCULINOS

EFECTO DE LA PRÁCTICA DEL TENIS EN DIFERENTES CLASES SOBRE LA FUNCIÓN FÍSICA DE ESTUDIANTES UNIVERSITARIOS VARONES

ABSTRACT

Introduction

Recent studies corroborate the statement that tennis practice affects the physical health of college students differently, depending on the evolutionary class in this sport. However, it is still necessary to consolidate a theoretical basis for college students to maximize the gain of benefits tennis practice, as a reference for teaching and updated training.

Objective

Provide a scientific and theoretical background to guide the physical exercise of college students.

Methods

An experimental study on different periods of tennis exercises in different classes during 16 weeks was carried out on 60 college students. Biological and anthropometric data were collected and statistically analyzed to verify the effects of the interventions. Maximizing results and best sports practices were discussed.

Results

The relatively long duration of a single exercise in tennis can improve the recovery rate of the cardiovascular response load, achieving greater gain from cardiovascular exercise. After 16 weeks of tennis exercise, both groups’ progression rates significantly improved compared to college students with less practice.

Conclusion

Tennis exercise can improve lung function and cardiac function in male college students; the improvement in the physical function of students who practice tennis three times a week is significantly higher than male college students who practice tennis once a week. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

Students; Physical Fitness; Tennis

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