Football Players
Conditions
Keywords
Vo'2max, Sprint Interval Training, Aerobic Threshold, Anaerobic Threshold, Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing, Football Players, Small-Sided Games
Brief summary
This study aimed to compare the effects of sprint interval training (SIT) and small-sided games (SSG) on cardiopulmonary threshold responses in football players. Participants were randomly assigned to SIT, SSG, or control groups and completed an 8-week training intervention. Cardiopulmonary exercise tests were performed before and after the intervention to evaluate aerobic and anaerobic threshold-related parameters.
Detailed description
The purpose of this study is to investigate and compare the effects of sprint interval training and small-sided games on cardiopulmonary threshold responses in football players. Participants will undergo pre- and post-intervention cardiopulmonary exercise testing following an 8-week training program. Variables related to aerobic threshold, anaerobic threshold, and exercise performance will be evaluated between groups.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALSprint Interval Training
Participants continued regular football training without additional intervention.
BEHAVIORALSmall-Sided Games
Small-sided game training sessions performed during the 8-week intervention period.
OTHERControl
Participants continued regular football training without additional intervention.
Sponsors
Istanbul Gelisim University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Participants were randomly assigned to sprint interval training, small-sided games, or control groups and followed in parallel throughout the intervention period.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
16 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Male football players aged 16-17 years * Regular participation in football training * Free from injury or illness during the study period * Voluntary participation with informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Current musculoskeletal injury * Cardiovascular or respiratory disease * Failure to complete the intervention program * Use of medications affecting exercise performance
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Uptake at Anaerobic Threshold (VO₂) | Baseline and Week 8 | Assessment of oxygen uptake (VO₂, mL·kg-¹·min-¹) measured at the anaerobic threshold during cardiopulmonary exercise testing. |
| Oxygen Uptake at Respiratory Compensation Point (VO₂) | Baseline and Week 8 | Assessment of oxygen uptake (VO₂, mL·kg-¹·min-¹) measured at the respiratory compensation point during cardiopulmonary exercise testing. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Maximal Oxygen Uptake (VO₂max) | Baseline and Week 8 | Assessment of maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂max) during cardiopulmonary exercise testing. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOROnur YİLDİRİM, PhD
Istanbul Gelisim Universty Faculty of Sport Sciences,ty
Outcome results
None listed