The effect of the FIFA 11+ program on Y-balance scores of young female soccer athletes

dc.contributor.authorNwoba, Izuchukwu Michael
dc.contributor.examiningcommitteeWebber, Sandra (Physical Therapy) Singer, Jon (Kinesiology & Recreation Management)en_US
dc.contributor.supervisorParsons, Joanne (Physical Therapy)en_US
dc.date.accessioned2017-09-11T13:40:14Z
dc.date.available2017-09-11T13:40:14Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.degree.disciplineCollege of Rehabilitation Sciencesen_US
dc.degree.levelMaster of Science (M.Sc.)en_US
dc.description.abstractABSTRACT Some studies have investigated the effects of the FIFA 11+ program on physical abilities of young athletes in order to demonstrate performance benefits, which may eventually improve it’s implementation and ultimately, injury prevention. Few of these studies were among female soccer athletes and none considered athletes below 13 years of age. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of the FIFA 11+ on Y-balance scores (a composite assessment of balance, strength and flexibility) of young female athletes, compared to a traditional warm up program after an indoor soccer season. Thirty-nine girls (9 – 11 years) from a local soccer club participated in this study. No significant difference was found between the intervention and comparison groups nor between preseason and postseason scores. Further studies should evaluate barriers to compliance with the 11+ and identify possible elimination strategies. Incorporation of flexibility exercises may improve performance on the Y-Balance Test.  en_US
dc.description.noteOctober 2017en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/32530
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
dc.subjectFIFA 11+, Y-balance scores, Young, Female soccer athletesen_US
dc.titleThe effect of the FIFA 11+ program on Y-balance scores of young female soccer athletesen_US
dc.typemaster thesisen_US
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