NCT06547047

Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training

Effects of Speed, Agility, and Quickness Training on Physical, Cognitive, and Skill Performance Among University Soccer Major Students in China

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 52 (estimated)
• Sponsor: SUN MIN · Academic / Other
• Sex: Male
• Age: 18 Years – 22 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effects of Speed, Agility, and Quickness (SAQ) training on the physical, cognitive, and skill performance of university soccer major students in China. The hypothesis is that SAQ training will significantly improve students' physical fitness (e.g., speed, agility), cognitive functions (e.g., reaction time, decision-making), and soccer skills (e.g., ball control, passing). The study will recruit 52 university soccer major students, randomly assigned to an intervention group and a control group, with 26 students in each group. The study will last for 12 weeks, and tests will be conducted before, during, and after the intervention. The expected outcome is that the intervention group will show superior performance in various tests compared to the control group, thereby validating the effectiveness of SAQ training.

Detailed description

This study adopts a cluster randomized controlled trial (CRCT) design to evaluate the impact of SAQ training on the physical, cognitive, and skill performance of university soccer major students. The study will recruit 52 eligible university soccer major students, randomly assigned to the intervention group and the control group, with 26 students in each group. The study will last for 12 weeks, with the intervention group undergoing SAQ training three times a week, while the control group continues their regular training. The SAQ training program includes the following components: Warm-up and Cool-down: Each training session begins and ends with a 10-minute warm-up and cool-down to ensure safety. Training Content: The SAQ training includes speed runs, agility exercises, and quick reaction drills, each session lasting 60 minutes. Assessment Metrics: The study will assess students' physical fitness (speed, agility), cognitive functions (reaction time, decision-making), and soccer skills (ball control, passing). Testing Time Points: Pre-test: Initial assessment of all participants before the intervention. Mid-test: Mid-term assessment after 6 weeks of intervention. Post-test: Final assessment after the completion of the intervention. Data Collection and Analysis: Data Collection: Standardized testing methods will be used to assess all participants before, during, and after the intervention. Data Analysis: Data will be analyzed using SPSS software, employing independent sample t-tests and ANOVA to compare differences between the intervention and control groups across various metrics. Quality Assurance and Data Validation: Quality Assurance Plan: An independent quality control team will oversee data collection and entry to ensure accuracy and completeness. Data Validation: Data will be validated by comparing it with external sources (e.g., medical records, paper reports) to ensure authenticity and representativeness. Sample Size Estimation and Statistical Analysis Plan: Sample Size Estimation: Based on preliminary studies, the required sample size is estimated to be 52 to ensure statistical significance of the results. Statistical Analysis Plan: Multivariate regression analysis and other methods will be used to control for confounding variables and analyze the impact of SAQ training on various metrics in detail.

Conditions

• Speed
• Agility
• Quickness
• Physical Performance

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Speed, Agility, and Quickness (SAQ) Training	The SAQ training will include exercises designed to improve speed, agility, and quickness, such as ladder drills, cone drills, sprint drills, and reaction drills.
BEHAVIORAL	Regular Training	Participants in the control group will follow a standard soccer training regimen, which includes general conditioning exercises, skill drills, and tactical training.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-09-01
• Primary completion: 2024-12-25
• Completion: 2025-02-15
• First posted: 2024-08-09
• Last updated: 2024-08-09

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Malaysia