Description
WARM-UP IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION: EFFECT OF DIFFERENT WARM-UP PROTOCOLS ON JUMP
Book Summary
This work offers a rigorous and applied analysis of the effectiveness of different warm-up protocols in the context of Physical Education. Based on quantitative research with secondary school students, the book examines how different types of activation influence vertical jump performance, flexibility, perceived exertion, and enjoyment. The reader will find scientific evidence that questions the use of static stretching and proposes a playful and dynamic approach to optimize physical preparation, offering practical guidelines for teachers and coaches.
What is it about?
The research presented in this book compares three warm-up protocols (classic, game-based, and static stretching) to determine their effect on key variables such as vertical jump power, flexibility, perceived exertion, and enjoyment. The study was conducted with 89 students aged 12 to 16 at a secondary school in Murcia. The results show no significant differences in vertical jump or flexibility between the protocols, but significant differences were found in perceived exertion and enjoyment. The game-based warm-up was perceived as the most enjoyable, while static stretching proved to be a limiting factor for performance and motivation. The work concludes by recommending a playful and progressive warm-up, discarding static stretching in this phase.
Main Topics
- Effect of different warm-up protocols on physical performance (vertical jump and flexibility).
- Perception of exertion and enjoyment in secondary school students during warm-up.
- Comparison between classic, playful, and static stretching-based warm-ups.
- Quantitative research methodology in Physical Education.
- Practical recommendations for planning classroom warm-ups.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at Physical Education teachers, sports coaches, students of physical activity and sports sciences, and professionals interested in evidence-based warm-up optimization. It is especially useful for those seeking to ground their pedagogical practices in empirical data and improve the motivation and performance of their students or athletes.
What this book provides
- Updated scientific evidence on the ineffectiveness of static stretching during warm-up.
- Concrete guidelines for designing playful and progressive warm-ups that improve enjoyment and performance.
- Results directly applicable to the Physical Education classroom with adolescents.
- A clear and reproducible research methodology for future studies.
Technical Data
- Author: MENDOZA MORENO, ROQUE
- Publisher: DIEGO MARIN LIBRERO EDITOR SL
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: EDUCATION PEDAGOGY
- Collection: O.VARIAS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2019
- Number of pages: 60
- Weight: 100 g
Editorial Review
This work offers a valuable and practical contribution to the field of Physical Education by questioning traditional practices with objective data. Its focus on enjoyment and perceived exertion provides a relevant pedagogical perspective, while its brevity and clarity make it accessible to professionals looking to apply immediate changes to their methodology. It is recommended reading for those who wish to base their teaching decisions on applied research.