Fartlek Training And Performance Among Soccer Players

Abstract

This study evaluates the impact of Fartlek training on key physical and skill-related performance variables among 40 male college-level soccer players aged 18-25. Participants were randomly divided into two groups: an experimental group that engaged in Fartlek training and a control group following traditional soccer training routines. The study targets variables such as speed, agility, endurance, explosive strength, dribbling, passing, and shooting accuracy, which are critical to soccer performance. Standardized tests, including the 30-meter sprint, T-test, Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test, vertical jump test, and soccer-specific skill assessments, were used to measure these variables. Data collected pre- and post-intervention underwent statistical analysis using descriptive statistics and one-way ANOVA to identify significant differences. The results aim to highlight the comprehensive benefits of Fartlek training, including enhanced endurance, speed, and agility, while mimicking the intermittent intensity of soccer matches, thereby offering an effective, sport-specific conditioning methodology.