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Vol. 3 No. 3 (2023)
The International "Journal of Academic Research for Humanities"

Research Articles

The Effect of Warm-Up on Performance and Injury Risk in a Tug-Of-War Athletes

Published 30-09-2023

  • Muhammad Zahid Mahmood
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  • Muhammad Shahbaz
    • ,
  • Muhammad Ashraf

Muhammad Zahid Mahmood
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur

Muhammad Shahbaz
Visiting Lecturer University of Layyah

Muhammad Ashraf
Govt Graduate College Hasilpur District Bahawalpur

Abstract

This research aims to investigate the effect of warm-up on performance and injury risk in Tug-of-war athletes. This study was carried out using a quantitative approach. A descriptive method of research was used for the study. The population of this study consisted of 100 Tug-of-war Athletes from The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. A simple random sampling technique was used to collect the data. The sample size was 50 athletes from the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. The questionnaire was distributed to Tug-of-war Athletes at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. After collecting data, the researcher analyzed the data through SPSS. From the score of the rating scale, the percentage was determined, and Graph representation was also given with the percentage analysis. After analyzing the data, several key findings emerged regarding the participants' perceptions and experiences with warm-up exercises in Tug of War. A significant proportion of participants expressed the importance of warm-up exercises in preparing them physically and mentally for the competition. Moreover, respondents acknowledged the role of warm-up exercises in reducing the risk of related injuries. Findings from the data analysis indicate that warm-up exercises play a crucial role in physical and mental preparation, and injury prevention, in the context of Tug of War. Emphasize the importance of warm-up exercises. Coaches and practitioners should educate athletes about the significance of warm-up routines in enhancing physical fitness, and injury prevention. The researcher recommended that institutions should develop comprehensive warm-up protocols.

Keywords

Performance, Injury, Risk, Athletes, Mentally

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Author Biography

Muhammad Zahid Mahmood

I am Muhammad Zahid Mahmood Lecturer of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur.

Muhammad Shahbaz

I am a visiting lecturer of the University of Layyah.

Muhammad Ashraf

I am  a Lecturer of Physical Education and Sports at Govt Graduate College Hasilpur District Bahawalpur.

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