Research article - (2024)23, 265 - 275
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.52082/jssm.2024.265
Sex Influences the Extent of Physical Performance Adaptations in Response to Small-Sided Games and Running-Based High-Intensity Interval Training: A Parallel Study Design Involving Men and Women Soccer Players
Jia He1,, Diao Liu1, Tao Wang2, Qi Xu3, Xiang Zhao4
1Sichuan Normal University, 610066 Chengdu, China
2Geely University of China, 641423 Chengdu, China
3Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport, 80-336 Gdańsk, Poland
4School of Physical Education, Anhui Normal University, 241002,Wuhu,China

Jia He
✉ Sichuan Normal University, 610066 Chengdu, China
Email: 8524917@qq.com
Received: 26-01-2024 -- Accepted: 05-03-2024
Published (online): 01-06-2024

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was two-fold: (i) to compare physical fitness adaptations following small-sided games (SSG) and running-based high-intensity interval training (HIIT), considering sex interactions; and (ii) to describe intra-individual variations of adaptations in both men and women developmental/trained soccer players over an 8-week randomized parallel study design involving 25 women and 27 men. Pre and post-intervention assessments included countermovement jump (CMJ), 10-meter linear sprint test, change-of-direction (COD) deficit, and final velocity at 30-15 Intermittent Fitness Test (VIFT). Significant interactions between time, groups and sex were found in 10-m sprint (F1,48 = 6.042; p = 0.018; ηp2 = 0.112). No significant interactions between time, groups and sex were found in CMJ (F F1,48 = 0.609; p = 0.439; ηp2 = 0.013), COD deficit (F F1,48 = 2.718; p = 0.106; ηp2 = 0.054) and VIFT (F F1,48 = 1.141; p = 0.291; ηp2 = 0.023). Significant interactions were found between time and sex in CMJ (F F1,48 = 29.342; p < 0.001; ηp2= 0.379), 10-m sprint (F F1,48 = 4.359; p = 0.042; ηp2 = 0.083), COD deficit (F F1,48 = 5.066; p = 0.029; ηp2= 0.095) and VIFT (F F1,48 = 11.248; p = 0.002; ηp2 = 0.190). In conclusion, this study suggests similar effects of HIIT in both sexes. However, for women, SSG may entail less efficacy and more inter-individual variability compared to men. Therefore, HIIT could potentially be a better solution for women, whereas both training approaches were equally effective in men.

Key words: Football, physical fitness, aerobic, drill-based games

Key Points
  • This study is the first to compare physical fitness adaptations between men and women concerning the use of small-sided games (SSG) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in soccer players.
  • Men in SSG groups appear to be more favored in improving jumping performance, acceleration, change of direction, and aerobic performance than women.
  • It is possible that HIIT is a more favorable training approach for ensuring a homogeneous level of adaptation in women.








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