Recreational soccer training effects on pediatric populations physical fitness and health: a systematic review
- Clemente, Filipe Manuel
- Moran, Jason
- Ramirez-Campillo, Rodrigo
- Oliveira, Rafael
- Brito, João
- Silva, Ana Filipa
- Badicu, Georgian
- Praça, Gibson
- Sarmento, Hugo
DOIAbstract
This systematic review analyzed the effects of recreational soccer programs on physical fitness and health-related outcomes in youth populations. Studies were sought in the following databases: (i) PubMed, (ii) Scopus, (iii) SPORTDiscus, and (iv) Web of Science. The eligibility criteria included (1) population: youth (<18 years old) populations with no restrictions on sex or health condition; (2) intervention: exposure to a recreational soccer training program of at least four weeks duration; (3) comparator: a passive or active control group not exposed to a recreational soccer training program; (4) outcomes: physical fitness (e.g., aerobic, strength, speed, and change-of-direction) or health-related measures (e.g., body composition, blood ...
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