Combined Effects of Game Profile-based Training and Small-sided Games Among Football Players

July 31, 2024 updated by: Riphah International University

Combined Effects of Game Profile-Based Training and Small-Sided Games on Strength, Endurance, and Performance Among Football Players.

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.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

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.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

45

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, 16250
        • Recruiting
        • Pakistan Sports Board
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Syed Asadullah Arslan, PhD
        • Contact:
          • Syed Asadullah Arslan, PHD
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Muhammad Awais Naeem, DPT

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Other
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Game Profile-based training Group
1st group with players having only Game Profile Based training group
Other: Game 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.
Experimental: Small-sided games Group
2nd group with players having only Small-Sided Games group
Other: Small-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.
Experimental: Combined training Group with both Game Profile-based training and Small-sided Games
3rd group with players having both Game Profile-based training and Small-Sided Games group
Other: Combined 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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Endurance
Time Frame: 0 week, 6 weeks, 12 weeks
The Hoff-test will be used to access endurance among players
0 week, 6 weeks, 12 weeks
Strength
Time Frame: 0 week, 6 weeks, 12 weeks
The 1 RM test will be used to access strength among players
0 week, 6 weeks, 12 weeks
Performance
Time Frame: 0 week, 6 weeks, 12 weeks
The Sprint test will be used to access strength among players
0 week, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Muhammad Awais Naeem, DPT, Riphah International University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

June 26, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

September 26, 2024

Study Completion (Estimated)

September 26, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 31, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 31, 2024

First Posted (Estimated)

August 5, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

August 5, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 31, 2024

Last Verified

July 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC/RCR&AHS/23/0467

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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