Effects of the Use of Plyometric Exercises on the Development of Explosive Strength in High School Students During Physical Education Lessons

Horea ȘTEFĂNESCU; Marcel BONDOR; Cosmin PRODEA

doi:10.24193/subbeag.71(2).16

Effects of the Use of Plyometric Exercises on the Development of Explosive Strength in High School Students During Physical Education Lessons

Authors

Horea ȘTEFĂNESCU Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Babeş-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. *Corresponding author: horea.stefanescu@ubbcluj.ro https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1988-7938
Marcel BONDOR Affiliated Research Collaborator, Beclean Agricultural High School, Romania.
Cosmin PRODEA Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Babeş-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7328-9544

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24193/subbeag.71(2).16

Keywords:

plyometric training, explosive strength, physical education, high school students, motor performance

Abstract

Introduction: Explosive strength represents a fundamental component of motor capacity, playing a decisive role in achieving motor performance both in sports activities and in physical education lessons. In the current context, plyometric training is recognized as one of the most effective methods for developing this motor quality, especially among adolescents. The aim of the study was to analyse the effects of a plyometric exercise program on the development of explosive strength in 10th grade students during physical education lessons. Materials and methods: The research was conducted on a sample of students aged 15–16 years, divided into an experimental group and a control group. The experimental group followed a structured plyometric exercise program integrated into physical education lessons, while the control group followed activities according to the regular school curriculum. Evaluation was carried out in two stages (initial and final testing), using specific tests for assessing explosive strength. Statistical analysis included the calculation of arithmetic mean and comparative analysis of results. Results: Results highlighted meaningful improvements in explosive strength parameters in the experimental group compared to the control group. Conclusions: Integrating plyometric exercises into physical education lessons represents an effective and accessible method for developing explosive strength and increasing the attractiveness of the educational process.

Article history: Received 2026 May 05; Revised 2026 June 22; Accepted 2026 June 25; Available online 2026 June 30; Available print 2026 July 30

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STUDIA UBB EDUCATIO ARTIS GYMN., Volume 71 (LXXI), No. 2, June 2026

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2026-06-30

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ȘTEFĂNESCU, H., BONDOR, M., & PRODEA, C. (2026). Effects of the Use of Plyometric Exercises on the Development of Explosive Strength in High School Students During Physical Education Lessons. Studia Universitatis Babeş-Bolyai Educatio Artis Gymnasticae, 71(2), 83–99. https://doi.org/10.24193/subbeag.71(2).16