Normative and limit values of speed, endurance and power tests results of young football players
IntroductionThis study aimed to assess the development of speed, endurance and power in young football players and to create percentile charts and tables for standardized assessment.MethodsCross-sectional data were collected from 495 male players aged 12–16 years at RKS Raków Częstochowa Academy in...
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| description | IntroductionThis study aimed to assess the development of speed, endurance and power in young football players and to create percentile charts and tables for standardized assessment.MethodsCross-sectional data were collected from 495 male players aged 12–16 years at RKS Raków Częstochowa Academy in 2018–2022. Players participated in a systematic training in which running time 5 m, 10 m, 30 m, lower limb power (standing long jump), and Maximum Aerobic Speed (MAS) were measured using the 30–15 Intermittent Fitness Test. All tests were performed under constant environmental conditions by qualified personnel. Statistical analysis included ANOVA and percentile distribution for P3, P10, P25, P50, P75, P90, P97.ResultsResults indicated that the most significant improvements occurred between the ages of 13 and 14, with increased speed over all distances and a significant increase in power. Percentile tables were developed, highlighting improvements in speed 5 m: 0.087–0.126 s; 10 m 0.162–0.215 s; 30 m: 0.438–0.719 s and power in the long jump test: 31–48 cm. Improvements in MAS ranged from 0.3 to 0.6 m/s across the percentiles.DiscussionThe results highlight the need for individual training programs tailored to the biological maturity of players. The developed percentile charts and tables offer a valuable tool for coaches and sports scientists to monitor progress, optimize training loads, and minimize the risk of injury, providing a frame of reference for assessing the physical development of young soccer players. Future research should focus on extending these charts and tables to other age groups and genders to refine training methodologies further. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-601b183f18b94d8eb2dfe6d9a3c3790f2025-01-08T06:12:00ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Physiology1664-042X2025-01-011510.3389/fphys.2024.15026941502694Normative and limit values of speed, endurance and power tests results of young football playersMichał Nowak0Michał Nowak1Marta Szymanek-Pilarczyk2Marta Szymanek-Pilarczyk3Artur Stolarczyk4Łukasz Oleksy5Łukasz Oleksy6Jarosław Muracki7Jacek Wąsik8Faculty of Physical Culture Sciences, Collegium Medicum im. dr. Władysława Biegańskiego, Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa, Częstochowa, PolandScience Department of the RKS Raków Częstochowa Academy, Częstochowa, PolandScience Department of the RKS Raków Częstochowa Academy, Częstochowa, PolandFaculty of Physical Culture Sciences, Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa, Częstochowa, PolandDepartment of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Medical and Dentistry Faculty, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, PolandDepartment of Orthopedics, Traumatology and Hand Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Wrocław Medical University, Wrocław, PolandDepartment of Physical Culture and Health, Institute of Physical Culture Sciences, University of Szczecin, Szczecin, PolandFaculty of Physical Culture Sciences, Collegium Medicum im. dr. Władysława Biegańskiego, Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa, Częstochowa, PolandIntroductionThis study aimed to assess the development of speed, endurance and power in young football players and to create percentile charts and tables for standardized assessment.MethodsCross-sectional data were collected from 495 male players aged 12–16 years at RKS Raków Częstochowa Academy in 2018–2022. Players participated in a systematic training in which running time 5 m, 10 m, 30 m, lower limb power (standing long jump), and Maximum Aerobic Speed (MAS) were measured using the 30–15 Intermittent Fitness Test. All tests were performed under constant environmental conditions by qualified personnel. Statistical analysis included ANOVA and percentile distribution for P3, P10, P25, P50, P75, P90, P97.ResultsResults indicated that the most significant improvements occurred between the ages of 13 and 14, with increased speed over all distances and a significant increase in power. Percentile tables were developed, highlighting improvements in speed 5 m: 0.087–0.126 s; 10 m 0.162–0.215 s; 30 m: 0.438–0.719 s and power in the long jump test: 31–48 cm. Improvements in MAS ranged from 0.3 to 0.6 m/s across the percentiles.DiscussionThe results highlight the need for individual training programs tailored to the biological maturity of players. The developed percentile charts and tables offer a valuable tool for coaches and sports scientists to monitor progress, optimize training loads, and minimize the risk of injury, providing a frame of reference for assessing the physical development of young soccer players. Future research should focus on extending these charts and tables to other age groups and genders to refine training methodologies further.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2024.1502694/fullendurancespeedmaximal aerobic speedyoung soccer playersphysical demands |
| spellingShingle | Michał Nowak Michał Nowak Marta Szymanek-Pilarczyk Marta Szymanek-Pilarczyk Artur Stolarczyk Łukasz Oleksy Łukasz Oleksy Jarosław Muracki Jacek Wąsik Normative and limit values of speed, endurance and power tests results of young football players Frontiers in Physiology endurance speed maximal aerobic speed young soccer players physical demands |
| title | Normative and limit values of speed, endurance and power tests results of young football players |
| title_full | Normative and limit values of speed, endurance and power tests results of young football players |
| title_fullStr | Normative and limit values of speed, endurance and power tests results of young football players |
| title_full_unstemmed | Normative and limit values of speed, endurance and power tests results of young football players |
| title_short | Normative and limit values of speed, endurance and power tests results of young football players |
| title_sort | normative and limit values of speed endurance and power tests results of young football players |
| topic | endurance speed maximal aerobic speed young soccer players physical demands |
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