2024
Effects of linear and change of direction high-intensity interval training on physical performance of elite female soccer players
STANKOVIĆ, Mima, Nebojša TRAJKOVIĆ, Draženka MAČAK, Dušan ĐORĐEVIĆ, Anja LAZIĆ et. al.Basic information
Original name
Effects of linear and change of direction high-intensity interval training on physical performance of elite female soccer players
Authors
STANKOVIĆ, Mima (688 Serbia), Nebojša TRAJKOVIĆ (688 Serbia), Draženka MAČAK (688 Serbia), Dušan ĐORĐEVIĆ (688 Serbia), Anja LAZIĆ (688 Serbia) and Zoran MILANOVIC (688 Serbia, guarantor, belonging to the institution)
Edition
BIOLOGY OF SPORT, POLAND, TERMEDIA PUBLISHING HOUSE LTD, 2024, 0860-021X
Other information
Language
English
Type of outcome
Article in a journal
Field of Study
30306 Sport and fitness sciences
Country of publisher
Poland
Confidentiality degree
is not subject to a state or trade secret
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Impact factor
Impact factor: 4.200 in 2023
Organization unit
Faculty of Sports Studies
UT WoS
001339020500003
Keywords in English
HIIT; Endurance; Interval; Women; Running; Power; Football
Tags
Changed: 28/3/2025 09:38, Mgr. Pavlína Roučová, DiS.
Abstract
V originále
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of linear and change of direction high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on physical performance in elite female soccer players. Thirty elite female soccer players (age: 19.6±4.6 years; height: 166.5±4.8 cm; body weight: 60.5±8.3 kg; BMI: 21.9±2.9 kg/m2 ) were randomly allocated to HIIT linear (HIITLIN) and HIIT change of direction (HIITCOD) training groups. The HIITLIN group performed linear running for 15, 20 or 25 s by keeping constant pace during the entire distance. In contrast, the HIITCOD group performed three changes of direction (COD) with a 180° turn during each interval run at 15, 20 or 25 s. Physical performance was assessed using sprinting, agility, vertical jumps, repeated sprint ability (RSA) and 30–15 Intermittent Fitness Test (30–15 IFT). In both groups, all physical performance measurements improved (p ≤ 0.05), except RSAbest in HIITLIN (p = 0.45). Both interventions significantly improved speed over 10 m, 20 m, 30 m, Pro-agility, Zig-zag, RSAavg, fatigue index, maximal oxygen uptake, and velocity at 30–15 IFT, while moderate improvements were observed in countermovement jump (CMJ), CMJ with arm swing and squat jump. However, HIITCOD did not achieve superior improvements in any of the aforementioned measurements compared to HIITLIN. Based on the obtained results, we concluded that different types of HIIT training have a positive effect on physical performance in elite female soccer players.