Functional Performance, Muscle Strength, Physical Endurance
Conditions
Keywords
Endurance, Strength, Physical Performance
Brief summary
Game profile-based training is a methodology in sports, including football, where training sessions are designed to simulate the specific conditions and challenges that players face during actual games. Coaches analyze individual and team performance data to identify patterns, positions, and scenarios commonly encountered in matches. The training is then structured to replicate these situations, helping players develop the skills, tactics, and decision-making abilities required in real-game scenarios.
Detailed description
This approach aims to make training more targeted and relevant to the dynamics of competitive play, whereas small-sided game in football, often referred to as a SSG, is a practice or training activity where players compete in a reduced playing area with fewer players than a full team. Small-sided games can vary in size, ranging from 1v1 to 7v7 or 8v8 formats, so integrating game profile-based training with small-sided games creates a comprehensive developmental approach, addressing specific skill needs while providing a dynamic and realistic training environment. This combination can contribute significantly to the overall improvement of football players and the research also involves analyzing the impact of this integrated training methodology on players' technical strength, endurance, and overall performance.
Interventions
OTHERGame Profile-based training Group
Game profile-based training is a methodology in sports, including football, where training sessions are designed to simulate the specific conditions and challenges that players face during actual games. Coaches analyze individual and team performance data to identify patterns, positions, and scenarios commonly encountered in matches. The training is then structured to replicate these situations, helping players develop the skills, tactics, and decision-making abilities required in real-game scenarios. This approach aims to make training more targeted and relevant to the dynamics of competitive play.
OTHERSmall-sided games Group
small-sided game in football, often referred to as a SSG, is a practice or training activity where players compete in a reduced playing area with fewer players than a full team.
OTHERCombined training Group with both Game Profile-based training and Small-sided Games
Combined training Group with both Game Profile-based training and Small-sided Games
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Intervention model description
Randomized Clinical Trial
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Male players * Age 18-30 years * Representation of players from various positions * Players with good health and fitness status * Participants willing and available for regular assessments * Athletes playing football with minimum 2-year experience.
Exclusion criteria
* Players not actively involved in training and competition * History of systemic disease * Prior surgery history * Participants with irregular attendance or significant deviations from the prescribed training program * Pre-existing knee pathologies or injuries * Exclusion of individuals unwilling or unable to participate in regular assessments
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Endurance | 0 week, 6 weeks, 12 weeks | The Hoff-test will be used to access endurance among players |
| Strength | 0 week, 6 weeks, 12 weeks | The 1 RM test will be used to access strength among players |
| Performance | 0 week, 6 weeks, 12 weeks | The Sprint test will be used to access strength among players |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Primary ContactMuhammad Atif Javed, PP-DPT
Outcome results
None listed