This study investigates the effects of a 12-week Integrative Neuromuscular Training (INT) program on physical fitness, balance, and dribbling skills in male high school soccer players in Shandong, China. INT, which combines strength, agility, balance, core stability, and proprioception, has been shown internationally to enhance athletic performance and prevent injuries among youth athletes. While widely applied in sports like basketball, volleyball, and swimming abroad, research on INT in Chinese male soccer players remains limited. A total of 60 male soccer players (aged 16-18) with at least two years of training experience will be recruited from two high schools in Jinan and divided equally into experimental and control groups. The experimental group will undergo INT three times per week for 12 weeks, while the control group will continue regular soccer training. The study will measure changes in strength, speed, endurance, flexibility, static and dynamic balance, and dribbling performance. Data collection spans 16 weeks, including pre-tests, intervention, and post-tests. Statistical analysis will be conducted using SPSS 26.0, employing descriptive statistics, GEE models, and repeated measures ANOVA. This research aims to provide scientific evidence for the use of INT in youth soccer training in China.
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Physical fitness (Sprint Speed) in high school football players
Timeframe: baseline, after 6 weeks of intervention, and post-intervention at week 12
Physical fitness (muscle strength) in high school football players
Timeframe: baseline, after 6 weeks of intervention, and post-intervention at week 12
Physical fitness (explosive power) in high school football players
Timeframe: baseline, after 6 weeks of intervention, and post-intervention at week 12
Physical fitness (Agility) in high school football players
Timeframe: baseline, after 6 weeks of intervention, and post-intervention at week 12
Physical fitness (Flexibility) in high school football players
Timeframe: baseline, after 6 weeks of intervention, and post-intervention at week 12
Dribbling performance in high school football players
Timeframe: baseline, after 6 weeks of intervention, and post-intervention at week 12
Anthropometric (height) in high school football players
Timeframe: baseline, after 6 weeks of intervention, and post-intervention at week 12
Anthropometric (weight) in high school football players
Timeframe: baseline, after 6 weeks of intervention, and post-intervention at week 12
Anthropometric (Body Mass Index) in high school football players
Timeframe: baseline, after 6 weeks of intervention, and post-intervention at week 12