Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training with Change of Direction Versus Small-Sided Games on Physical Fitness in School-Aged Children.

Elzan Bibić, Dušan Stupar, Nebojša Mitrović, Dajana Zoretić, Nebojša Trajković

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Elzan BibićFaculty of Physical Education and Sport, University of East Sarajevo, 71123 East Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Dušan StuparFaculty of Sport and Psychology, TIMS, Educons University, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0003-2393-9443

Nebojša MitrovićFaculty of Education, University of East Sarajevo, 76300 Bijeljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Dajana ZoretićFaculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, 10110 Zagreb, Croatia.

Nebojša TrajkovićFaculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Nis, 18000 Nis, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0001-6276-3052

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backgroundThis study examined the effects of high-intensity interval training with change of direction (HIITcod) and small-sided games (SSGs) on components of physical fitness in school-aged children. The aim was to provide practical insights for optimizing exercise interventions in constrained indoor environments.

methodsA randomized controlled trial was conducted during regular physical education (PE) classes in a school's indoor sports hall. Fifty healthy boys (mean ± SD = 12.6 ± 0.6 years) were randomly assigned to a HIITcod group (

resultsBoth groups demonstrated significant improvements over time in the SRT, SBJ, Illinois agility test, and T-test (

conclusionsBased on the study results, both HIITcod and SSGs were associated with improvements in multiple components of physical fitness in school-aged boys. These findings suggest that both training modalities may be viable options for implementation during physical education classes, particularly in limited indoor settings. The observed positive changes in fitness could indicate their potential to positively impact children's fitness in a structured and engaging manner.

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PMID41006990

DOI10.3390/children12091124

PMCPMC12468730

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