Effects of Strength Training on the Quadriceps to Hamstring Ratio in a Female Recreational Athlete

Author

Heather Kennedy, University of Texas Permian Basin

Date of Award

12-2005

Document Type

Research Project Report

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Kinesiology

First Advisor

James Eldridge, Ed.D.

Second Advisor

Patricia Sherblom, Ph.D.

Third Advisor

Lois Hale, Ph.D.

Abstract

Kennedy, H. P. EFFECTS OFSTRENGTH TRAINING ON THE QUADRICEPS TO HAMSTRING RATIO IN A FEMALE RECREATIONAL ATHLETE, 2005. Three recreational female athletes were tested on the effects a strength training program would have on their quadriceps to hamstring ratio. The subjects ranged in age from 24-33 years old. The program was an 8 week strength training program. One subject was unable to complete the program due to pregnancy and one was injured in a car wreck midway through the program. The subject who completed the 8 week training program showed overall improvement in lower extremity strength but did not show improvement in decreasing the quadriceps to hamstring ratio.

Recommended Citation

Kennedy, Heather, "Effects of Strength Training on the Quadriceps to Hamstring Ratio in a Female Recreational Athlete" (2005). Student Dissertations & Theses. 15.
https://falconcommons.utpb.edu/utpb-nur/15