Journal of Athletic EnhancementISSN: 2324-9080

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Mehrzia Zouaoui Author

Subjects of specialization
Encouragement; Exercise intensity; Motivation; Physiological response; Young players

Affiliation
Research Unit, Sportive Performance and Physical Rehabilitation, High Institute of Sports and Physical Education of Kef, University of Jendouba, Tunisia

Biography

Mehrzia Zouaoui Research Unit, Sportive Performance and Physical Rehabilitation, High Institute of Sports and Physical Education of Kef, University of Jendouba, Tunisia


Publications

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Effect of Verbal Coach Encouragement on Small Sided Games Intensity and Perceived Enjoyment in Youth Soccer Players

Author(s):

Okba Selmi, Wissam Ben Khalifa, Nejmeddine Ouerghi, Fedi Amara, Mehrzia Zouaoui and Anissa Bouassida

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of coach encouragement during small-sided games (SSG) on physical enjoyment (PE) and exercise intensity in youth soccer players.

Methods: Fourteen U-16 male soccer players (mean ± SD: age=15.7 ± 0.7 years, height=176.5 ± 6.1 cm, body mass=67.2 ± 4.9 kg, and body fat=10.7 ± 0.7 %) took part in this study. Testing of players was conducted on separate days (each training session: 25-min: 4x4-min work with 3-min of passive recovery in-between) under two conditions with and without verbal encouragement during 4vs. 4 SSG on a 40×30-m pitch size. PE was measured using the Physical 18-item Phy... view moreĀ»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-9080.1000262

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