scholarly journals Effects of 6 Weeks Direct Instruction and Teaching Games for Understanding Programs on Physical Activity and Tactical Behaviour in U-12 Soccer Players

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (14) ◽  
pp. 5008
Author(s):  
Juan Vicente Sierra-Ríos ◽  
Filipe Manuel Clemente ◽  
Ezequiel Rey ◽  
Sixto González-Víllora
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Direct Instruction ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Evaluation Tool ◽  
Teaching Games For Understanding ◽  
Game Performance

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of 6 weeks direct instruction and teaching games for understanding (TGfU) programs on the decision-making and execution (post-interventions), as well, as on the physical activity (PA) levels during sessions. Thirty under-12 football players participated in this study (age: 10.3 ± 0.45 years) and were randomly assigned to TGfU (n = 15) or direct instruction (n = 15) group. Two sessions/week were implemented. Results revealed that TGfU promoted higher levels (p = 0.043; d = 2.99) of light PA (28.96%) compared with direct instruction (27.55%). Non-significant higher sedentary PA levels (p = 0.073; d = 2.62) were found in the control group (35.48%). In terms of tactical principles, conservation of the ball increased the percentage of moderate to vigorous physical activity in TGfU (43.60%) compared with direct instruction (38.05%). According to the Game Performance Evaluation Tool (GPET), significant improvements (p = 0.018, d = 3.78) of the attacking player with the ball in the percentage of change between groups in the unsuccessful execution in TGfU (% = −62.2) were observed compared with direct instruction (% = 14.2). TGfU seems to be more appropriate than direct instruction to increase the light PA levels during sessions while no significant differences were found between programs in moderate and vigorous intensities. Regarding the effects of programs in decisions, greater improvements in decisions with the ball were found in TGFU compared to DI.

scholarly journals The Impact of Nonlinear Pedagogy on Decision-Making and Execution in Youth Soccer Players According to Game Actions

2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 185-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alba Práxedes ◽  
Fernando Del Villar ◽  
David Pizarro ◽  
Alberto Moreno
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Teaching Program ◽  
Evaluation Tool ◽  
Youth Soccer ◽  
Two Phases ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Play Action ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Game Performance

AbstractThe aim of this study was to analyze the effect of a teaching program, based on Non-Linear Pedagogy, on decision-making and performance in youth soccer players as a function of the type of play action. Our participants were 19 players from the U12 age category. The teaching program, which was based on the application of modified games characterized by a numerical superiority in attack, was used for 14 training sessions. This program was conducted in two phases (preparation-for-intervention and intervention). Decision-making and execution for pass and dribbling actions were evaluated through the Game Performance Evaluation Tool. The results showed significant differences in favour of the experimental group in decision-making (p < .000) and the execution of passes (p = .003) after the intervention. However, such differences were not found for dribbling (decision-making, p = .402 and execution, p = .143). These findings demonstrate the effectiveness of this type of program for teaching actions with a high tactical component, such as the pass, and a different approach must be considered in actions with a high technical component, such as dribbling. It is necessary to continue developing studies in this line to clarify these issues.

scholarly journals Nivel de adaptación al contexto táctico en futbolistas juveniles (Level of adaptation to the tactical context in youth football players)

Retos ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 237-246
Author(s):  
Santiago Gaviria Echavarría ◽  
Mateo Sepulveda Arango ◽  
Santiago Sepúlveda Arango ◽  
Wilder Geovanny Valencia Sánchez ◽  
Jose Albeiro Echeverri Ramos
Keyword(s):  
Soccer Players ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Evaluation Tool ◽  
Paired Data ◽  
Youth Soccer ◽  
Average Percentage ◽  
P 16 ◽  
The Times ◽  
Game Performance

  El objetivo del estudio fue describir el nivel de adaptación al contexto táctico en los principios operacionales de conservar, progresar el balón y finalizar en jugadores de fútbol juvenil entre el primer y segundo tiempo de juego. El diseño fue no experimental-descriptivo con participación de 16 futbolistas (Edad Me= 14, RI= 1 años; estatura x̄= 165, DE= .06 cm; masa x̄= 55.29, DE= 5.21 Kg; experiencia deportiva x̄= 7.84, DE= 1.34 años). Se utilizó para la recolección de la información la Herramienta de Evaluación del Rendimiento de Juego valido y confiable para esta edad (α= .97) a través de un juego modificado de fútbol con una estructura 5+portero vs 5+portero. Los datos se resumen con proporciones e intervalos de confianza. En el análisis bivariado se estableció diferencias de proporciones entre el primer y segundo tiempo mediante el test de McNemar para datos emparejados. Se registraron en total 191 unidades de toma de decisión con un promedio de porcentaje de efectividad en los principios del 79.48%. Los resultados mostraron que el principio de conservar tuvo un descenso en el segundo tiempo con relación al primero (-2.26%), sin implicar diferencias significativas (p= .16). Por otra parte, en el principio de progresar el balón tuvo mayor rendimiento en el segundo tiempo (37.33%) encontrando diferencias significativas entre ambos tiempos (p< .01); el principio de finalizar registró una diferencia del 33.33% a favor del segundo tiempo. En la efectividad total de la adaptación al contexto táctico se encontró un mayor rendimiento en el segundo tiempo (24.37%) con diferencias estadísticamente significativas (p< .01). El estudio concluye que los futbolistas tienen una mejor adaptación al contexto táctico en el segundo tiempo que en el primer tiempo en el juego.  Abstract. The objective of the study was to describe the level of adaptation to the tactical context in the operational principles of maintaining possession of the ball, penetrating the defense, and attacking the goal in youth soccer players between the first and second half of the game. The design was non-experimental-descriptive with the participation of 16 soccer players (Age Me= 14, IR= 1 years; height x̄= 165, SD= .06 cm; mass x̄= 55.29, SD= 5.21 kg; sport experience x̄= 7.84, SD= 1.34 years). The valid and reliable Game Performance Evaluation Tool for this age (α = .97) was used to collect the information through a modified soccer game with a structure 5 + goalkeeper vs 5 + goalkeeper. Data are summarized with proportions and confidence intervals. The bivariate analysis, differences of proportions was established between the first and second time using the McNemar test for paired data. A total of 191 decision-making units were registered with an average percentage of effectiveness in the principles of 79.48%. The results showed that the principle of conserving had a decrease in the second half in relation to the first (-2.26%) without implying significant differences (p= .16). On the other hand, the principle of progressing it had a greater performance in the second time (37.33%) finding significant differences between both times (p< .01); in the principle of finishing there is a 33.33% difference between the times. In the total effectiveness of the adaptation to the tactical context, a greater performance was found in the second time (24.37%), finding statistically significant differences (p< .01). The study concludes that soccer players have a better adaptation to the tactical context in the second half than in the first half of the game.

scholarly journals Combining Physical Education and unstructured practice during school recess to improve the students’ decision-making and execution (Combinando las clases de Educación Física con práctica no estructurada durante los recreos para aumentar la toma de decisi

Retos ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 502-511
Author(s):  
Alba Práxedes ◽  
Rafael González ◽  
Fernando Del Villar ◽  
Alexander Gil-Arias
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Evaluation Tool ◽  
Systematic Observation ◽  
Teaching Games For Understanding ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Toma De Decisiones ◽  
School Recess ◽  
Experimental Group

  The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of a unit of basketball based on Teaching Games for Understanding model combined with a program of unstructured practice based on small-sided games (experimental group), in comparison to the only application of the unit (control group), on the decision-making and execution in Physical Education students. Participants were 31 students with ages between 12 and 14. The intervention was conducted over four weeks, developing eight PE lessons and eight school recess to unstructured practice. The decision-making and the execution of the pass action were measured by systematic observation, using the Game Performance Evaluation Tool instrument. Results showed in the experimental group, significantly higher values in post-test with respect to pre-test, in both variables (decison-making, p = .001; execution, p = .024). Regarding to the control group, these differences were found only in the decision-making (p = .021). Findings demonstrated that the joined application of a unit with unstructured practise is more effective to improve decision-making and skill execution that if students are expose only in the Physical Education lessons. Therefore, we recommend teachers promote opportunities to students to have experiences in school recess.  Resumen: El propósito de este estudio fue analizar el efecto de una Unidad Didáctica de baloncesto basada en el modelo Enseñanza de los Juegos a través de la Comprensión, combinada con un programa de práctica no estructurada basado en juegos modificados (grupo experimental), en comparación con la aplicación únicamente de la Unidad Didáctica (grupo control), en la toma de decisiones y la ejecución en alumnos de Educación Física. Participaron 31 alumnos con edades entre 12 y 14 años. La intervención se realizó durante cuatro semanas, desarrollándose ocho clases de Educación Física y ocho recreos para la práctica no estructurada. La toma de decisiones y la ejecución fueron medidas a través de observación sistemática, usando el Instrumento de Evaluación del Rendimiento en el Juego. Los resultados mostraron en el grupo experimental, valores significativamente más altos en la evaluación final con respecto a la inicial, en ambas variables (toma de decisiones, p = .001; ejecución, p = .024).. Con respecto al grupo control, estas diferencias se encontraron solo en la toma de decisiones (p = .021). Los resultados demostraron que la aplicación conjunta de una Unidad Didáctica con práctica no estructurada es más efectiva para mejorar tanto la toma de decisiones como la ejecución de las habilidades, en vez de exponer a los alumnos solo a las clases de Educación Física. Por tanto, se recomienda que los profesores promuevan oportunidades de práctica en los recreos para los alumnos.

scholarly journals Game-Based Approaches’ Pedagogical Principles: Exploring Task Constraints in Youth Soccer

2015 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 251-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaime Serra-Olivares ◽  
Sixto González-Víllora ◽  
Luis Miguel García-López ◽  
Duarte Araújo
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Evaluation Tool ◽  
Task Constraints ◽  
Youth Soccer ◽  
Game Performance ◽  
Decision Making Units ◽  
Pedagogical Principles

AbstractThis study tested the use of two pedagogical principles of Game-based approaches, representation and exaggeration, in the context of game performance of U10 soccer players. Twenty-one players participated in two 3 vs. 3 small-sided games. The first small-sided game was modified by representation. The second small-sided game was modified by enhancing the penetration of the defense tactical problem for invasion games. Decision-making and execution were assessed using the Game Performance Evaluation Tool. No significant differences were observed between games in the number of decision-making units related to keeping possession, nor in those related to penetrating the defense. No significant differences were observed in any execution ability (ball control, passing, dribbling and get free movements). The findings suggested that both games could provide similar degeneracy processes to the players for skill acquisition (specific and contextualized task constraints in which they could develop their game performance and the capability to achieve different outcomes in varying contexts). Probably both games had similar learner-environment dynamics leading players to develop their capabilities for adapting their behaviours to the changing performance situations. More research is necessary, from the ecological dynamics point of view, to determine how we should use small-sided games in Game-based approaches.

scholarly journals Long-Term and Transfer Effects of an Action Control Intervention in Overweight Couples: A Randomized Controlled Trial Using Text Messages

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corina Berli ◽  
Urte Scholz
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Action Control ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Transfer Effects ◽  
Control Intervention

Keeping a physically active lifestyle requires consistent self-regulatory effort such as action control (e.g., continuously monitoring and evaluating a behavior in terms of one’s goals). Involving the romantic partner in interventions might be particularly effective in the long run. The present study examined the long-term and transfer effects of an action control intervention in couples using text messaging for promoting target persons’ and partners’ physical activity, anthropometric measures and physical fitness 6 months post baseline. A total of 121 overweight and obese romantic couples, randomly allocated to an intervention (n = 60; information + action control text messages) or a control group (n = 61; information only) and to participating as target person or partner, completed baseline assessments (T1). 100 couples (82.6%) completed the 6-month follow-up (T3) assessment. Primary outcomes included self-reported moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and objective MVPA and MVPA adherence using triaxial accelerometers across a diary period of 14 days after T3. Secondary outcomes included BMI, waist-to-hip circumference and physical fitness (target persons only) using a submaximal aerobic cycle test. At T3, there were no significant between-group differences between target persons and partners with regard to their objective MVPA, self-reported MVPA, BMI, waist-hip ratio or physical fitness. No significant changes in outcomes were observed from T1 to T3; however, changes in BMI from T1 to T3 between target persons and partners in the intervention group were associated. Overall, the brief 14-days action control intervention was not effective in improving target person’s physical activity, body measures and physical fitness in the long-term. Moreover, no long-term benefits for partners emerged. While brief ecological momentary interventions might be a promising tool for short-term effects, future studies are needed to test features enhancing long-term effectiveness. Associations in romantic partners’ changes suggest that dyadic interventions can be a promising approach, as changes induced in one partner may then transfer over to the other (controlled-trials.com ISRCTN15705531).

scholarly journals The Effects of Aerobic Versus Cognitively Demanding Exercise Interventions on Executive Functioning in School-Aged Children: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Anna Meijer ◽  
Marsh Königs ◽  
Irene M.J. van der Fels ◽  
Chris Visscher ◽  
Roel J. Bosker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Executive Functioning ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Verbal Working Memory ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Exercise Interventions ◽  
Randomized Controlled

The authors performed a clustered randomized controlled trial to investigate the effects of an aerobic and a cognitively demanding exercise intervention on executive functions in primary-school-age children compared with the regular physical education program (N = 856). They hypothesized that both exercise interventions would facilitate executive functioning, with stronger effects for the cognitively demanding exercise group. The interventions were provided four times per week for 14 weeks. Linear mixed models were conducted on posttest neurocognitive function measures with baseline level as covariate. No differences were found between the exercise interventions and the control group for any of the measures. Independently of group, dose of moderate to vigorous physical activity was positively related to verbal working memory and attention abilities. This study showed that physical exercise interventions did not enhance executive functioning in children. Exposure to moderate to vigorous physical activity is a crucial aspect of the relationship between physical activity and executive functioning.

Exploring Preschoolers’ Physical Activity and Sedentary Time During Outdoor Play at Childcare: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Supporting Physical Activity in the Childcare Environment Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Brianne A. Bruijns ◽  
Leigh M. Vanderloo ◽  
Brian W. Timmons ◽  
Patricia Tucker
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Time ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Outdoor Play ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Environment Study ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) offers many health benefits for preschoolers (2.5–5 y). In childcare, MVPA is predominantly accumulated outdoors, with higher rates purported among children within the first few minutes outside. The Supporting Physical Activity in the Childcare Environment intervention included shorter, more frequent outdoor play sessions; this study sought to explore children’s activity levels during various outdoor play schedules. Methods: During the final week of the Supporting Physical Activity in the Childcare Environment intervention, preschoolers wore an Actical™ accelerometer for 5 days during childcare and staff logged outdoor times. Separate linear mixed effects models were run to explore the effect of the intervention on preschoolers’ physical activity (total and MVPA) and sedentary time during outdoor play. Sex was entered as an interaction effect. Results: Preschoolers (n = 292) were significantly more active in the first 10 minutes outdoors compared with remaining time (P < .0083). For total outdoor time, children in the experimental group engaged in significantly less sedentary time than those in the control group (P < .017), and experimental group boys and girls engaged in higher MVPA than boys and girls in the control group (P < .017). Conclusions: Findings support scheduling more frequent outdoor play sessions in childcare to increase physical activity participation among young children.

scholarly journals Using Gamification and Social Incentives to Increase Physical Activity and Related Social Cognition among Undergraduate Students in Shanghai, China

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 858 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dandan Mo ◽  
Mi Xiang ◽  
Mengyun Luo ◽  
Yuanyuan Dong ◽  
Yue Fang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Cognition ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Daily Physical Activity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Activity Duration ◽  
Social Incentives ◽  
Physical Activity Duration

Gamification and social incentives are promising strategies to increase the effectiveness of web-based physical activity (PA) interventions by improving engagement. In this study, we designed a PA intervention integrating gamification and social incentives based on the most popular social networking service in China, WeChat. A controlled trial involving 52 Chinese undergraduate students was implemented to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. Subjects in the intervention group received a 7-week intervention. PA behavior and related social cognitive variables according to the theory of planned behavior were measured at the baseline and after the intervention. Daily physical activity duration was measured during the intervention. The results showed that PA-related subjective norms, perceived behavior control, and intention, as well as self-reported vigorous physical activity and moderate physical activity in the intervention group, were increased after the intervention, compared with the control group (p <0.05). During the intervention, perceived daily physical activity duration in the intervention group was on the rise, while it declined in the control group (p <0.001). The findings indicate that WeChat-based intervention integrating gamification and social incentives could effectively increase subjectively measured PA and related social cognition among Chinese undergraduate students and that it is a promising way to ameliorate the problem of insufficient PA among youths.

scholarly journals Short-Term FIFA 11+ Improves Agility and Jump Performance in Young Soccer Players

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nebojša Trajković ◽  
Marko Gušić ◽  
Slavko Molnar ◽  
Draženka Mačak ◽  
Dejan M. Madić ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Performance ◽  
Performance Outcomes ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Jump Performance ◽  
Warm Up ◽  
Standing Long Jump ◽  
Long Jump

Studies dealing with the effectiveness of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) 11+ prevention program to improve performance outcomes in children aged < 14 years are limited. This study aimed to point out the effects of the application of short-term FIFA 11+ warm-up program on physical performance in young football players. Participants were 36 youth male football players, divided into a FIFA 11+ (n = 19; mean (SD) age: 11.15 (0.79) y) and a control group (CG: n = 17; age: 10.87 (0.8) y) and trained for 4 weeks. Before and after the training period, standing long jump performance, agility, repeated sprint ability, sit and reach, and “30–15” intermittent fitness tests were assessed. A mixed ANOVA showed significant differences between the groups in the standing long jump test (FIFA 11+: 5.6% vs. CG: −1.9%) in favor of FIFA 11+ over CG. Additionally, the FIFA 11+ performance of the Illinois agility test was significantly better compared to the CG performance (FIFA 11+: −1.9% vs. CG: 0.03%). The main findings of this study suggest that just 4 weeks of implementation of the FIFA 11+ improves physical performance compared with traditional warm-up routines in young soccer players.

P5306Changes in health-behaviours of 15-year old girls depend on satisfaction with the prophylactic intervention program. Healthy Me Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Fijalkowska ◽  
J Mazur ◽  
A Dzielska ◽  
H Nalecz ◽  
W Ostrega ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Smoking Prevention ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Entire Study ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Main Effect

Abstract Introduction Healthy Me (HM) interventional study was oriented on improvement of physical activity (PA) in 15-year old girls but also included component of eating habits, smoking prevention and personal competencies. Innovative elements of the project involved usage of fitness-band with continuous monitoring of PA and special dedicated smartphone apps. Purpose To assess the effectiveness of 1-year prophylactic intervention with the use of mobile technology in girls between 14 and 15 year of age, in relation to the level of their satisfaction with the program. Methods 1198 girls 14–15 years old from 48 randomly selected schools from all over Poland participated in the HM during 2017/2018 school year. Schools were randomized to full or partial intervention and control group, respectively 636, 277 and 285 girls. Questionnaire data from the beginning and the end of the HM regarding four factors (low PA, eating sweets, smoking and stress level) were analyzed. Mean changes (MC) calculated according to the definition given in table 1 were applied as outcome measure. Satisfaction with the program was assessed after 1 year of participation in the HM as low, average and high. General linear models with main effects were estimated and adjusted for initial level of each factor. Results At the beginning of the study 87% participants did not fulfill criteria for recommended PA, 9% smoked during last 30 days and 67% ate sweets more than ones per week. Mean stress level was 6.92±2.92 points. For the entire study group, the only significant change after 1 year intervention was lower frequency of eating sweets (p=0,007). However, the higher satisfaction with the study resulted in the significantly higher effectiveness of HM intervention (table 1). Mean changes in the analyzed factors Analyzed factor Range Mean change in entire group (SE) Mean change by level of satisfaction p1 p2 low (SE) average (SE) high (SE) Physical activity (MVPA) 0–7 days −0.076 (0.063) −0.396 (0.137) −0.147 (0.068) 0.261 (0.119) 0.001 0.068 Smoking-past 0 – never 0.039 (0.028) 0.270 (0.066) 0.034 (0.033) −0.004 (0.057) 0.002 0.067 6–30 days or more Eating sweets 0 – never −0.296 (0.045) −0.047 (0.101) −0.285 (0.050) −0.313 (0.086) 0.069 0.016 6 – every day more than once Stress Cohen scale 0–16 points 0.105 (0.090) 0.498 (0.211) 0.138 (0.105) −0.424 (0.183) 0.003 0.823 SE: standard error; MVPA: moderate to vigorous physical activity; p1: main effect of the level of satisfaction; p2: main effect of the intervention group. Conclusion Program that was dedicated for improvement of PA in teenage girls could also profitably influence other factors related to health behaviours and stress level in this group but intervention must be perceived by participants as rewarding. It seems, that attractiveness of interventional program design, increased by mobile technologies, is key for its effectiveness for teens. Acknowledgement/Funding National Health Program, Ministry of Health

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