Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Physical and Physiological Parameters in Adolescent Female Field Hockey Players

NCT07433348 | Completed

• 2 other identifiers: 05/12/2023-2023/12-272023/12-27
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 24
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Physical and Physiological Parameters in Adolescent Female Field Hockey Players High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a training method that alternates short periods of intense exercise with recovery periods. It is commonly used to improve athletic performance. This study investigated the effects of an 8-week HIIT program on physical and physiological performance in adolescent female field hockey players. Participants were divided into two groups: one group continued their regular field hockey training, while the other group completed additional HIIT sessions three times per week. After the intervention, the HIIT group demonstrated improvements in aerobic capacity (VO₂max), reaction time, balance, and standing long jump performance. A decrease in flexibility was observed in this group. The control group showed reductions in aerobic capacity and flexibility. The findings suggest that adding HIIT to regular field hockey training may improve several key performance parameters in adolescent female athletes.

Conditions

Physical Fitness; High-intensity Interval Training; Athletic Performance

Keywords

field hockey; static balance; VO2max; HIIT

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Maximum Oxygen Consumption (VO₂max)

  Maximum oxygen consumption measured to evaluate aerobic capacity of the participants.

  Baseline and Week 8

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Static Balance

  Baseline and Week 8

• Reaction time

  Baseline and Week 8

• Flexibility

  Baseline and Week 8

• Standing Long Jump

  Baseline and Week 8

Study Arms (2)

Intervention group

EXPERIMENTAL

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

Other: High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

control group

NO INTERVENTION

The control group continued with regular hockey training sessions for 8 weeks.

Interventions

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) OTHER

Circumstances distinguishing this study from other studies: Although there are studies in the literature stating that HIIT programs improve physical and physiological performance parameters in many branch athletes, there are limited studies specific to the hockey branch. The HIIT programs used in the study are simple and easy in terms of application.

Intervention group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 13 Years - 16 Years
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• Who have been playing field hockey for at least two years
• Who participated in at least 85% of the training sessions were included in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Those with musculoskeletal injuries or undergoing physical rehabilitation therapy that interfered with their normal physical performance
• Those with permanent or temporary contraindications to physical activity

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Muhammed ŞAHİN: lead

Study Sites (1)

Adana Çukurova Athletics Stadium

Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

High-Intensity Interval Training

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Physical Conditioning, Human; Exercise; Motor Activity; Movement; Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena; Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Research Asisstant

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 20, 2026
• First Posted: February 25, 2026
• Study Start: December 10, 2023
• Primary Completion: December 13, 2023
• Study Completion: February 13, 2024
• Last Updated: February 25, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)