High-intensity interval training for college ice hockey players

Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training on Physical Fitness, Skills, and Tactical Performance Among College Male Ice Hockey Players In China

Not applicable Interventional Universiti Putra Malaysia · NCT06103786

This study tests whether high-intensity interval training can help college ice hockey players in China improve their fitness and performance better than traditional training methods.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment40 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 24 Years
SexMale
SponsorUniversiti Putra Malaysia Academic / other
Locations1 site (Jiaozuo, Henan)
Trial IDNCT06103786 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial compares the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) versus traditional training methods on physical fitness, skills, and tactical performance among college ice hockey players in China. Over a 12-week period, participants will be divided into two groups: one undergoing HIIT and the other following conventional training routines. The study aims to quantitatively assess improvements in fitness and performance metrics through experimental design. The findings could provide insights into optimizing training methods for enhanced athletic performance in ice hockey.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are male college ice hockey players aged 18 to 24 from specific universities in China.

Not a fit: Patients with recent injuries or those who have previously participated in high-intensity interval training may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved training protocols that enhance the physical fitness and performance of college ice hockey players.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with high-intensity interval training in various sports, suggesting potential success for this approach in ice hockey as well.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. College male ice hockey players aged from 18 to 24.
2. Athletes from HPU and AXU universities: the experimental group in the training base of Henan Polytechnic University, and the control group in the training base of Anhui Xinhua.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Recent (less than 1 year) history of knee, elbow, waist, or shoulder injury: History of rheumatic disease or nerve injury and still receiving treatment.
2. Participate in high-intensity interval training before the study.
3. According to the requirements of the coach, participants with light motivation, negative training attitude and no willingness to participate in repeated training and testing were selected during the completion of the experimental task.
4. Athletes directly interrupt training due to some factors.

Where this trial is running

Jiaozuo, Henan

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Power, PersonalHigh-intensity interval trainingPhysical fitnessSkillsTactical performance
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