Investigation Of The Effects Of A 6-Week Circuit Training Program On Selected Performance Parameters In Futsal Players*
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a 6-week circuit training program on selected performance parameters in male futsal players aged 14–16 years.
Method: A total of 20 male amateur futsal players (age: 14.55 ± 0.60 years; height: 170.10 ± 9.18 cm; body mass: 56.95 ± 8.41 kg; training age: 3.65 ± 0.81 years) participated in the study and underwent a 1-week general familiarization period. Following the familiarization period and baseline measurements, the players were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (EG, n = 10; age: 14.70 ± 0.48 years; height: 165.40 ± 7.67 cm; body mass: 51.60 ± 3.77 kg; training age: 3.70 ± 0.82 years) or a control group (CG, n = 10; age: 14.40 ± 0.69 years; height: 174.80 ± 8.36 cm; body mass: 62.30 ± 8.45 kg; training age: 3.60 ± 0.84 years). While both groups continued their regular futsal training, the experimental group additionally performed circuit training three days per week for six weeks. Performance assessments, including the 20-m sprint test, vertical jump test, and Illinois agility test, were conducted before (pre-test) and after (post-test) the 6-week training period.
Results: The normality of the obtained data was examined using the Shapiro-Wilk test, and it was determined that the data showed a normal distribution (p>0.05). Pre-test and post-test results within groups were analyzed using the dependent groups t-test, while comparisons between groups were analyzed using the independent groups t-test. Statistical significance was accepted at p<0.05. Significant differences were found within and between groups in the parameters of speed and vertical jump (p<0.05). However, in the agility parameter, a significant difference was found within the group (p<0.05), while no significant difference was found between the groups (p>0.05).
Conclusion: The results indicate that a 6-week circuit training program has positive effects on performance parameters. Accordingly, circuit training may be integrated into training programs in a planned and controlled manner to support performance development in young futsal players.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Sports Training
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
May 3, 2026
Submission Date
January 28, 2026
Acceptance Date
April 18, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 9 Number: 2026