Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of resistance training on selected physical variables among college hockey players. Thirty male college hockey players aged 18–25 years were randomly selected and divided into two groups: experimental (n = 15) and control (n = 15). The experimental group participated in a structured resistance training program for eight weeks, with three sessions per week, while the control group continued their regular hockey practice without additional strength training. The selected physical variables included muscular strength, muscular power, speed, agility and muscular endurance. Pre-test and post-test measurements were recorded and analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired t-tests, and independent t-tests at a 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed significant improvements in all selected physical variables among the experimental group compared to the control group. The study concluded that systematic resistance training significantly enhances physical performance in college hockey players. Keywords: Resistance training, muscular strength, muscular power, speed, agility, hockey players Top of Form Citation V. Amutha, M. Sundar “Effect of Resistance Training on Selected Physical Variables among College Hockey Players” International Journal of Current Science Research (IJCSR) e-ISSN: 2454-5422: 12(4): 2026: 74 – 80
M. Sundar V. Amutha (2026) studied this question.