Reference Score of Medicine Ball Put Test among Collegiate Students: A Protocol Development

Abstract

Introduction: Upper-body power & strength is highly desirable fitness component for many skilled & techniques
required sports like Basketball, Volley ball, Tennis & Gymnastics. Upper body power & strength is very crucial
for optimum performance in overhead activities which results in several musculoskeletal injuries if not trained
properly and Medicine Ball Put Test (MBPT) will give a normal reference value to detect any deviation in it
and trained accordingly to prevent injuries. However, a low cost, easy to administer field test of upper body
power in the college going students is needed because it has direct value for achieving an accurate, specific
assessment of upper body function.
Aim of the study: The objective of the study is to develop normative upper body power & strength data using
MBPT.
Methodology: From the literature search, a protocol will be developed to find out the normative data for MBPT
among collegiate students. A sample of 135 young collegiate students will be included. Multiple medicine ball
will be used and with the help of measuring tape the distance will be measured from the wall to where it land.
3 attempts will be given with 2 minute interval.
Discussion: The normative data for MBPT among collegiate students population is not available so far. Previously
it was done among army, antiterrorism soldiers and male population. In order to confirm that, a study protocol
will be developed to find out the normative data. Appropriate methodology has been identified in order to
confirm the feasibility of methodology this study will be done. The difference between present results & those
of similar available in the literature in this field emphasize the significant role of using normative data specific
to particular population in research.