JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SPORTS RECREATION
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Physical Education, Health and Sports Recreation

DIFFERENCES IN THE EFFECTS OF CIRCUIT TRAINING AND INTERVAL TRAINING ON IMPROVEMENTS IN 50-METER BREASTSTROKE SPEED AMONG ATHLETES AT THE XANDRIA SWIMMING CLUB

Evlyne Keriahenta Br Brahmana (State University of Medan)
Saipul Ambri Damanik (Unknown)
Muhammad Yan Ahady (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the difference in effect between circuit training and interval training on increasing 50-meter breaststroke swimming speed in Xandria Swimming Club athletes. This research used a quasi-experimental method with a two-groups pretest-posttest design. The sample consisted of 20 athletes selected through purposive sampling and divided into two groups using ordinal pairing technique. Group A received circuit training while Group B received interval training for 16 sessions. The instrument used was a 50-meter breaststroke swimming test. Data analysis employed t-test at a significance level of . The results showed: circuit training had a significant effect with p < 0.001 and an average time reduction of 5.704 seconds; interval training also had a significant effect with p < 0.001 and an average time reduction of 5.761 seconds; however, there was no significant difference between the two methods (Sig. 2-tailed 0.955 > 0.05). In conclusion, both training methods have an equivalent level of effectiveness in improving 50-meter breaststroke swimming speed.

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JPEHSR

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Education Public Health Other

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Jurnal JPEHSR fokus pada hasil konseptual dan kebijakan di bidang pendidikan jasmani, kesehatan dan rekreasi, manajemen olahrga, pendidikan olahraga dan sebagai wadah untuk menuangkan hasil penelitian dan gagasan ...