The Development of Aerobic Capacity between the Short-term Training 15"/15" and the Long-term Training 3'/3' for Soccer Players U21

Abstract

The study aims to identify the type of interval exercises that have an effective impact on developing some aerobic capacities (maximum airspeed - VMA, maximum oxygen consumption - VO2MAX) for football players U21. The researchers proposed two training programs for a sample of 16 players from the youth team of JSMTairet activity in the amateur second division of the Algerian championship center-west for the season 2021/2022. The sample was divided into two groups, where the first group applied the proposed training program using long-term interval training method of 3'/3', while the second group applied the program using short-term interval training method of 15” /15”. The proposed training program lasted for 8 weeks, with two sessions per week, under the supervision of the research team. The Intermittent Fitness Test 30/15 IFT was used to measure the rate of aerobic capacities VMA/VO2MAX. After obtaining, processing, analyzing, and interpreting the results, it was found that there were statistically significant differences between the post-tests of the two groups. This suggests that training with short-term interval exercises improves the level of aerobic capacities VMA/VO2MAX for football players. Therefore, the researchers recommend using short-term interval exercises during planning and preparation of training programs in different preparation and competition periods to develop physical fitness for players and achieve the highest levels of sports achievement.