Application of motor training in players training soccer in the age category of Eagles: a Functional Movement System

Introduction. Motor fitness is extremely important in people’s lives, enabling them to perform many movements and activities. Motor training is one of the elements that helps to keep it at the right level. Starting at an early age allows a child to develop better and avoid injuries, which are very common, especially in sports. Objective. One way of assessing motor fitness is the Functional Movement Screen test, which is widely used by coaches, physiotherapists, and researchers. It can be used to assess a person’s current level of fitness and shows the risk of injury in the future. This makes it possible to focus on the specific deficits of the test person and prevent possible injury. Materials and Methods. Twenty-eight players in the Eagles age group took part in the study. The players were divided into two equal groups and assessed with FMS (Functional Movement System) tests. Motor training was then introduced to the study group. Results. Motor training had a positive effect and significantly influenced FMS test results compared to the control group. Conclusion. The findings of the study demonstrate the significant benefits of incorporating motor exercises into football training, highlighting the necessity of integrating them as a fundamental component of the training regimen.