Specific Endurance and Its Relationship to 200-Meter Sprint Performance among Junior Athletes for the 2024–2025 Season

Abstract

The study aims to identify the relationship between specific endurance and the achievement of the 200-meter sprint among junior athletes, as well as to determine the effect of speed endurance and strength endurance on the level of performance in the 200-meter sprint for juniors. The sample included 8 junior athletes from the national junior team in the 200-meter event, who were selected using the purposive sampling method. Tests and measurements were used as means of data collection, which included the 250-meter run test, the 200-meter run test, and the strength endurance test (burpee test / 60 seconds). The results showed a significant correlation between the 250-meter run and the 200-meter run, as well as a significant correlation between the 60-second strength endurance test and the 200-meter run performance . The study recommends emphasizing specific endurance training for the 200-meter sprint event, with particular focus on developing special endurance, and stresses the importance of integrating specific endurance training (strength endurance and speed endurance) within training programs for the 200-meter sprint.