Impact of a Motor Learning-Based Training Program on Selected Physical Qualities and Jump-Shot Accuracy Among Beginner Players in the Olympic Champion Project

Abstract

This study examined the effect of a training program designed according to motor learning principles on selected physical qualities and jump-shot accuracy among beginner players of the Olympic Champion Project. A one-group pretest-posttest experimental design was used. The research population consisted of 30 beginner players; 20 players were randomly selected as the main sample (66.66%), and 6 players were included in a pilot sample (13.33%). The program was implemented for 8 weeks with three training units per week, with 45-50 minutes per unit. Outcome measures included muscular strength (60-second repetitions), 30-m sprint speed, agility (zigzag run), and jump-shot accuracy (10 attempts, best 8 scored). Paired-sample t-tests showed significant improvements from pretest to posttest in muscular strength (t=5.13; p=0.00), 30-m speed (t=4.44; p=0.00), agility (t=3.88; p=0.00), and shooting accuracy (t=9.14; p=0.00). The findings indicate that a motor learning-based training program can improve physical qualities and jump-shot accuracy among beginner players.