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

Based 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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Children
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2025-08-26
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https://doi.org/10.3390/children12091124
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Sports Performance and Training
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Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training with Change of Direction Versus Small-Sided Games on Physical Fitness in School-Aged Children

D. Stupar, Nebojša Trajković, Dajana Zoretić, Nebojša Mitrović et al.
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Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training with Change of Direction Versus Small-Sided Games on Physical Fitness in School-Aged Children

D. Stupar, Nebojša Trajković, Dajana Zoretić, Nebojša Mitrović, Elzan Bibić
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Abstract

Based 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.

ChildrenVol. 12(9)
University of Nis (RS), University of Novi Sad (RS), University of Zagreb (HR), University of East Sarajevo (BA), Educons University (RS)
Openalex Percentile: Top 72%
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