THE EFFECTS OF SMALL-SIDED GAMES ON PHYSIOLOGICAL CHANGES IN YOUTH FUTSAL PLAYERS
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Purpose
The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of small-side games using regulated heart rate on changes in physiological variables in youth futsal players.
Methods
A total of 36 futsal players, aged between 13-16 years, were recruited from the Angthong Sports School. The participants were randomized divided into 3 groups of 12 athletes. The first experimental group performed a normal small-side game, while the second experimental group underwent a small-side game with heart rate monitor. The control group received normal training program only. All participants trained for 8 weeks, 3 days per week and 45-65 minutes per day. Physiological variables included anaerobic performance, aerobic performance and body composition were measured before and after 8 weeks of training.Data were analyzed using One-way ANOVA followed by least square difference (LSD) and paired t-test for differences in dependent variables between groups and within group,respectively.
Results
Following an 8-week of training, anaerobic power, anaerobic capacity, maximum oxygen uptake and muscle mass were significantly increased in both experimental groups compared to prior training (p<.05). However, no significant differences in any variables were observed among the three groups (p>.05).
Conclusion
The present findings demonstrated that a small-side game practice with and without heart rate regulation over a 8 week period resulted in similar improvements in anaerobic power, anaerobic capacity,maximum oxygen uptake, and muscle mass in youth futsal players.
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