Browsing by Subject "Agility"

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    Analysis of agility, speed and power values in young football players
    (Universidad de Murcia: Servicio de Publicaciones, 2026) Ermiş, Egemen; İmamoğlu, Osman; Ermiş, Aydan; Aksoy, Yener; Sin departamento asociado
    The present study aimed to investigate agility, speed and power values in football players in terms of gender and age. For this purpose, measurement results of a total of 208 football players aged between 12 and 16 years were evaluated. A statistically significant difference was found between jump, agility, speed and power values of football players in terms of gender (p<0.001). A significant difference was found in jump, agility, speed and power values of male football players in terms of age (p<0.001). There was no significant difference in agility values of female football players in terms of age (p>0.05), but there was a significant difference in jump, sprint and power values (p<0.001). Vertical jump values of football players showed positive correlation with anaerobic and aerobic power values and negative correlation with agility, 10- and 20-metre run time and fat percentage (p<0.001). The positive correlation of fat percentage with agility test, 10- and 20-metre run values was significant (p<0.001). Speed, agility and power values of male football players were higher than those of female football players. An increase was observed in these values with increasing age. It is recommended to carry out studies to increase the agility of female football players with the increase in age.
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    Comparison of the physical profile of male and female athletes of obstacle races
    (Murcia: Servicio de publicaciones de la Universidad de Murcia, 2020) Baptista, José; Brandão, António; Frontini, Roberta; Pereira, Joel; Clemente, Filipe Manuel
    With the constant increase of the female population in obstacle races in sport it is important to consider possible comparisons with men in terms of physical capacities. Thus, the present study aims to compare the morphological and functional characteristics between male (n = 27) and female (n = 6) of obstacle course running (OCR). The results show that, comparing the runners of both sexes, men have a BMI (t = 0.135, d = 0.692) and body mass (t = 0.001, d = 1.905) slightly higher, with women having more fat mass t = 0.001, d = 2,541). In terms of functional aspects, male practitioners obtained significantly higher values of MRI in the back squat (t = 0.019; d = 1,120), pull-up (t = 0.001; d = 2,019) and throwing of the medicine ball (t = 0.001; d) = 3,469) compared to women. Concluding that in general men are more resistant, powerful, fast and agile, but with higher fatigue rates compared to women.
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    Dynamic knowledge management capabilities for successful product eco-innovation
    (Wiley, 2025-05-19) Rabal Conesa, José; Martínez Costa, Micaela; Jiménez-Jiménez, Daniel; Organización de Empresas y Finanzas; Facultad de Economía y Empresa
    This study explores how dynamic capabilities —specifically knowledge management, knowledge capacity, agility, information capabilities and resilience— support successful eco-innovation in product development. Grounded on the dynamic capabilities framework, the research introduces the IKARG model (Information, Knowledge Management, Agility, Resilience, and Green Innovation), analyzing its application in a quantitative study of 260 industrial firms. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) reveals that knowledge-based dynamic capabilities significantly enhance organisational resilience and agility, both of which positively impact green product success. Findings underscore the importance of agile and resilient knowledge management systems in responding effectively to environmental and market changes, thus fostering sustainable competitive advantage. This study contributes to literature by offering empirical evidence and a novel integrative model that connects dynamic capabilities to eco-innovation. Practical implications highlight the need for businesses to invest in knowledge management and digital infrastructure to enhance adaptability and sustainability. Future research should examine the IKARG model across diverse sectors and explore the potential of emerging technologies to amplify agility and eco-innovation.
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    Effects of a comprehensive warm-up program on performance parameters of elite and sub-elite male skiers
    (Universidad de Murcia, Servicio de Publicaciones, 2024) Çetin Sarışık, Derya; Şahin, Fatma Neşe
    Este estudio investiga los efectos de un programa integral de calentamiento (FIFA 11+) sobre el rendimiento y las lesiones en esquiadores. Investigaciones recientes muestran que los programas integrales de calentamiento pueden afectar significativamente el rendimiento y prevenir lesiones. Un total de 20 esquiadores masculinos de sub-élite (n: 10) y élite (n: 10) participaron en el estudio. Los criterios de inclusión en el estudio fueron estar en el rango de edad de 18 a 25 años y haber participado en competiciones internacionales para esquiadores de élite durante al menos tres años, así como continuar activamente su vida deportiva para esquiadores de sub-élite. Se aplicó un programa de calentamiento integral (FIFA 11+) a los esquiadores tres días a la semana, durante ocho semanas, antes del entrenamiento. Se tomaron dos medidas de los deportistas: pre-tests y post-tests. En este estudio se aplicaron tests de agilidad hexagonal, pruebas de caja alta, mediciones de equilibrio y pruebas de medición de propiocepción. En las comparaciones dentro de los grupos, hubo una diferencia estadísticamente significativa en el test de agilidad del hexágono (p = 0,01), prueba de propiocepción (p = 0,01) y prueba de caja alta (p = 0,01). El test de equilibrio dinámico de la pierna derecha (p = 0,01) fue significativo en los esquiadores de sub-élite, y se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los esquiadores de élite en agilidad hexagonal (p = 0,01), prueba de propiocepción (p = 0,01), prueba de caja alta (p = 0,01), y el test de equilibrio dinámico de la pierna derecha (p = 0,02). Los efectos del protocolo de calentamiento FIFA 11+ sobre los parámetros de rendimiento y la propiocepción no difirieron entre deportistas de élite y de sub-élite.
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    Effects of a training method on 13-14-year-old female volleyball players in Tirana, Albania
    (Servicio de Publicaciones. Universidad de Murcia, 2025) Lleshi, Enkeleida; Martiri, Altin; Mema, Blerina; Sin departamento asociado
    The aim of this study was to improve skill indicators in female volleyball players of Tirana in Albania, with a real-time training model of 15 min. A total of 30 female volleyball players, aged 13-14 years (13.0±0.6 years), was divided into two teams: the experimental team (N = 15) and the control team (N = 15). The study was conducted from September to December 2023. During this period of time, the experimental team underwent a 15-minute training intervention, 3 times a week, while the control team followed the coach’s standard training program. Participants were subjected to anthropometric measurements, including body height, body weight, and Body Mass Index (BMI). Subjects were also tested on Squat Jump (SJ), Counter Movement Jump (CMJ), 20-cm Drop Jump (DJ), Agility Test, Lateral Change of Direction, T-Test, Shuttle Run Test (10 x 5 m) and Hexagonal Test. The tests were conducted before and after the implementation of the intervention training program. The linear effect of the intervention was statistically significant [F (1,22) = 53.797, p<0.001)], indicating that there is a significant difference across levels of intervention. The findings from this study suggest that the applied methodology is effective in comparing performances, enabling trainers to design real-time training programs for developing specific physical components based on existing conditions.
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    Effects of core and dynamic balance training on motor characteristics in Turkish basketball league players
    (Servicio de Publicaciones. Universidad de Murcia, 2025) Yildirim, Yavuz; Şahin, Cihad; Saritemur, Büşra; Kiratli, Tuncay; Sin departamento asociado
    This study aimed to investigate the effects of 8 weeks of core and dynamic balance training on reaction speed and agility in A-team basketball players. A total of 29 male basketball players participated in the study, with athletes divided into two groups: experimental (n=14) and control (n=15). The experimental group received core and dynamic balance training three days a week in addition to technical and tactical basketball training for 8 weeks, while the control group received only technical and tactical training for the same duration. Body fat percentage (measured with Tanita BC 418-ma), the lane agility drill, and reactive shuttle run tests were conducted before and after the training as performance measurements. When analyzing the pre-test and post-test results regarding the effects of core and dynamic balance training on the motoric characteristics of players in the Turkish Basketball League, no significant difference was found in the Reactive Shuttle Run test for the experimental group (p<0.05). However, significant differences were observed in both the experimental and control groups for the other tests (p>0.05). The findings indicated that core and dynamic balance exercises, when added to basketball training, did not show an additional effect on the athletes in the experimental group, unlike the control group. However, no difference was found in the results of the Reactive Shuttle Run test between the two groups.
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    La percusión corporal como instrumento para mejorar la agilidad motriz
    (Universidad de Murcia. Servicio de Publicaciones, 2017) Cañabate Ortíz, Dolors; Diez Dauder, Sara; Rodríguez Cañabate, David; Zagalaz Sánchez, María Luisa
    Este trabajo tiene como objetivo proponer la disciplina artística, conocida por el nombre de percusión corporal, como herramienta para mejorar la coordinación de los alumnos en tareas que requieren un cierto grado de agilidad motriz en las sesiones de Educación Física. Esta investigación se fundamenta en un estudio correlacional apoyado por otro exploratorio descriptivo. Se utiliza una metodología empírico-analítica basada en un estudio transversal y ex-post-facto con el objetivo de determinar la relación existente (o inexistente) entre dos variables, agilidad motriz y percusión corporal. Participaron en la investigación 88 alumnos de 5º curso de educación primaria y se cuenta con la colaboración de expertos en la materia: once profesionales de la educación que están relacionados con el mundo de la percusión corporal, dos de ellos formadores de body-percusión y un bailarín profesional formado en percusión corporal en la Rudra Béjart School-Lausanne que aportan el análisis más cualitativo de la investigación. Los resultados afirman la correlación entre las dos variables cuantitativas, siendo estas reforzadas por los expertos.
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    The effect of ladder drill exercises on some physical abilities in male junior high school students
    (Universidad de Murcia. Servicio de Publicaciones, 2024) Wahyono, Muhammad; Setijono, Hari; Wiriawan, Oce; Harmono, Bayu Akbar; Nuryadi, Achmad; Pranoto, Adi; Purwoto, Septyaningrum Putri; Kholis, Moh. Nur; Zawawi, M. Anis; Puspodari, Puspodari
    This study aimed to determine the effect of ladder drill 1 foot in each on the upper and lower extremities training carried out for 8 weeks on strength, speed, power, and agility. The type of the study was a quasi-experimental. Ladder drill exercises were carried out with an intensity of 80-90% HRmax, a frequency of 3x/week, for 8 weeks. Strength was measured using back and leg dynamometers, power was measured using the Force Plate/Accupower Test, speed with the 30-meter Running Speed Test, and agility with the Side Step Test. For statistical analysis, the researcher used the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 21. The significance level was established at 0.05. The results of the analysis comparing pretest to posttest strength were as follows: strength pretest vs posttest (78.00±21.69 vs 122.10±22.16 seconds; p=0.000). For power, the comparison between pretest and posttest showed (42.40±11.92 vs 60.72±22.16 Joules; p=0.338). In terms of speed, the pretest vs posttest results were (5.13±0.24 vs 5.19±0.23 seconds; p=0.000), and for agility, the comparison between pretest and posttest revealed (15.00±4.35 vs 22.60±3.86 seconds; p=0.000). Executing ladder drill exercises at an intensity ranging from 80-90% of the maximum heart rate (HRmax), with a frequency of three times per week over an eight-week period, resulted in enhanced strength, speed, and agility among male junior high school students. Nevertheless, there was no notable impact observed in the power variable.
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    Training effects of the FIFA 11+ Kids on physical performance in youth football players: a randomized control trial
    (Frontiers Media, 2018-03-05) Pomares Noguera, Carlos; Alomoto Burneo, Juan F.; López Valenciano, Alejandro; Elvira, José L. L.; Hernández Sánchez, Sergio; De Ste Croix, Mark; Ayala Rodríguez, Francisco; Robles Palazón, Francisco Javier; Actividad Física y Deporte
    Objective: To analyze the training effects of the FIFA 11+ Kids on several parameters of physical performance in male youth football players. Materials and methods: Twenty-three youth players were randomized within each team into two groups (control vs. intervention). The intervention group performed the FIFA 11+ Kids programme 2 times a week for 4 weeks; the control groups completed their normal warm-up routines. Thirteen physical performance measures {range of motion (hip, knee, and ankle joints), dynamic postural control (measured throughout the Y balance test), 20 m sprint time, slalom dribble with a ball, agility, vertical jumping height [counter movement jump (CMJ) and drop jump (DJ)], horizontal jump distance, accuracy when volleying a ball [measured throughout the Wall Volley test]} were assessed. All physical performance parameters were compared via magnitude-based inference analysis. Results: Significant between-group differences in favor of the FIFA 11+ players were found for dynamic postural control {anterior [mean and 90% confidence intervals (CI) = 1 cm, from −1.6 to 3.5 cm] and posteromedial (mean and 90% CI = 5.1 cm, from −1.8 to 12 cm) and posterolateral (mean and 90% CI = 4.8 cm, from 0.6 to 9.0 cm) distances}, agility run (mean and 90% CI = 0.5 s, from −0.9 to 0 s), vertical jump height [CMJ (mean and 90% CI = 3.1 cm, from 0.2 to 6.1 cm) and DJ (mean and 90% CI = 1.7 cm, from −0.5 to 3.9 cm)], and horizontal jump distance (mean and 90% CI = 2.5 cm, from −8 to 15 cm). The control groups showed better performance in 20 m sprint time (mean and 90% CI = −0.05 s, from −0.11 to 0.07) and wall volley tests (mean and 90% CI = 0.2, from −0.2 to 0.6) compared to the intervention group. Conclusion: The main findings of this study suggest that just 4 weeks of implementation of the FIFA 11+ Kids produces improved physical performance compared with traditional warm-up routines in youth soccer players.