Effects of Pilates Training on Physical, Physiological and Psychological Performance in Young/Adolescent Volleyball Players
A Randomized Controlled Trial
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22045648 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Francesco Tafuri (0000-0003-4059-3122, University Niccolò Cusano), Francesca Latino (0000-0003-0302-6145, Pegaso University, corresponding author), Filomena Mazzeo (0000-0002-5217-4710, Department of Economics, Law, Cybersecurity and Sports Sciences, University of Napoli Partenope, 80100 Naples, Italy) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 934 |
| Publication date | 2024-08-26 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Education Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2227-7102 • E-ISSN: 2227-7102 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/educsci14090934 |
| OpenAlex | W4401885071 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 59 |
Young athletes are constantly developing, and their performance reflects this ongoing process. By understanding performance variations and implementing appropriate training strategies, coaches and stakeholders can help young athletes develop their skills and athletic potential, as well as psychological well-being. Volleyball skills, such as explosive strength and serving precision, play a crucial role in determining the outcomes of volleyball matches. In contrast, mental well-being contributes to enhancing psychological performance. This prospective, randomized, parallel-group trial investigates the effectiveness of Pilates for young volleyball players. We investigated whether Pilates improves certain individual volleyball skills (explosive strength and serving precision) and certain psychological aspects (state of mindfulness) in young, male, 12–14-year-old athletes. Participation in this 12-week study involved 40 athletes (PG = 20; CG = 20). The Control Group had regular training and the Pilates Group had regular training plus twenty-four additional Pilates sessions. The Pilates Group showed a significant improvement in the variables under investigation by 4–7% (p
Athletes · Mindfulness · Physical medicine and rehabilitation · Physical therapy · Randomized controlled trial · Clinical Psychology · Medicine · Psychology · Sport Psychology and Performance · Sports and Physical Education Research · Sports Performance and Training
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |