| Impact of FIFA +11 Warm-Up on Physiological and Functional Fitness Indices in Adolescent Male Footballers |
| Paper ID : 1140-SPORTCONGRESS |
| Authors |
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Afshin Moghadasi * Department of Sports Injury and Corrective Exercises, Payame Noor University(PNU), Tehran, Iran |
| Abstract |
| Introduction: Warm-up programs are essential for improving performance and reducing injury risk in young football players. This study aimed to investigate the effects of an 8-week FIFA +11 warm-up program on physiological and functional fitness indices in adolescent male footballers. Methods: In this semi-experimental, non-randomized controlled study, 40 male football players aged 14–17 years were purposively selected and assigned to experimental (n=23) and control (n=17) groups. The experimental group performed the FIFA +11 warm-up program three times per week, 25 minutes per session, for 8 weeks. The control group performed their usual warm-up routines, including light running, stretching, and football-specific exercises. Outcomes measured pre- and post-intervention included body mass index (BMI), maximal heart rate, VO2max, lower limb explosive power, static and dynamic balance, agility, speed, core muscular endurance, and quadriceps strength. Data were analyzed using ANCOVA. Results: Significant improvements were observed in the experimental group compared to control for lower limb explosive power, dynamic balance, core muscular endurance, and quadriceps strength (p < 0.05). No significant differences were found between groups for BMI, maximal heart rate, VO2max, agility, speed, or static balance (p > 0.05). Conclusion: The FIFA +11 warm-up program effectively improves lower limb explosive power, dynamic balance, core muscular endurance, and quadriceps strength in adolescent male football players. However, additional aerobic or high-intensity interventions may be necessary to enhance physiological indices such as VO2max and maximal heart rate. |
| Keywords |
| Aerobic dance, Body composition, Sedentary women, Physical activity, Exercise intervention |
| Status: Abstract Accepted (Poster Presentation) |
