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A systematic review: plyometric training programs for young children.

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  • 1Movement Analysis Laboratory, Shriners Hospitals for Children Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. bajohnson@shrinenet.org

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Plyometric training significantly enhances motor skills like running and jumping in children. This safe intervention, when implemented with proper guidelines, improves strength, agility, and balance in young individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Exercise Science
  • Sports Medicine
  • Motor Development

Background:

  • Motor performance is crucial for children's physical development and participation in sports.
  • Low motor competence in childhood can impact physical activity levels and long-term health.
  • Plyometric training, characterized by explosive movements, is increasingly explored for youth athletic development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the efficacy and safety of plyometric training for improving motor performance in young children (5-14 years).
  • To assess plyometric training's impact on strength, running speed, agility, and jumping ability in children with low motor competence.
  • To evaluate the quality and extent of existing research on plyometric training in this population.

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  • Systematic review of primary research articles using randomized control trial or quasiexperimental designs.
  • Inclusion criteria focused on plyometric interventions, motor performance measures (strength, balance, speed, agility, jumping), and prepubertal children (5-14 years).
  • Seven studies met the criteria, with quality assessments indicating low to moderate rigor.

    • Main Results:

    • Plyometric training demonstrated a large effect on improving running and jumping abilities.
    • Preliminary evidence indicated large effects on kicking distance, balance, and agility.
    • Optimal training frequency appears to be twice weekly for 8-10 weeks, with progressive overload.

    Conclusions:

    • Plyometric training is an effective method for enhancing key motor skills in young children.
    • A structured, safe plyometric program can improve strength, speed, agility, and jumping performance.
    • Further high-quality research is needed, but current evidence supports plyometric training's safety and benefits for youth.