The Effect of Small-Sided Games (SSGs) Training on Developing Endurance and Agility among Students of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Mustansiriyah University
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https://doi.org/10.31185/wjoss.1015Keywords:
Small-Sided Games (SSGs), endurance, agility, university students, football.Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the effect of Small-Sided Games (SSGs) training on the development of endurance and agility among students of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences – Mustansiriyah University. The experimental method was employed using a pre-test and post-test design for two groups (experimental and control). The sample consisted of 20 students, divided equally into two groups (10 each). The experimental group underwent an SSG-based training program for 8 weeks with 3 sessions per week, while the control group continued with the traditional training program.
The Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level 1 was used to assess endurance, and the Illinois Agility Test was employed to measure agility, in addition to basic physical measurements (height and weight). The results revealed statistically significant differences (p ≤ 0.05) in favor of the experimental group in both endurance and agility between pre- and post-tests, whereas the control group showed no significant improvements. Furthermore, post-test comparisons confirmed the superiority of the experimental group in both variables.
The study concludes that SSG-based training is an effective method to enhance aerobic endurance and agility in university students. It is recommended to integrate such training approaches into training programs and practical curricula to improve students’ physical and skill performance.
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