Impact of Specialized Volleyball Education on Middle School Students' Fitness

Effects of Specialised Physical Education in Volleyball on Middle School Students' Physical Fitness and Performance in Sichuan Province

This study tests if a special volleyball training program can help middle school students in Chengdu, China, get fitter and perform better in physical education compared to regular gym classes.

Quick facts

• Phase: Not applicable
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 90 (estimated)
• Ages: 13 Years to 15 Years
• Sex: All
• Sponsor: Universiti Putra Malaysia (Academic / other)
• Locations: 1 site (Chengdu, Sichuan)
• Trial ID: NCT06364995 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of a specialized volleyball physical education program on the physical fitness and performance of middle school students in Chengdu, China. Utilizing a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial design, the research compares an experimental group undergoing a structured 10-week volleyball training regimen against a control group following a traditional physical education curriculum. The program emphasizes skill development, tactical understanding, and physical conditioning through a carefully phased approach, including warm-up, skill drills, and cool-down sessions. The goal is to enhance students' physical attributes and prepare them for standardized PE entrance examinations for senior high school.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are third-year junior middle school students in Sichuan Province preparing for senior high school physical education entrance examinations.

Not a fit: Students with chronic organ diseases or cardiovascular conditions may not benefit from this study due to their health limitations.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the physical fitness and performance of middle school students, aiding their overall development and academic success.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with specialized physical education programs, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age and Education Level: Must be third-year students currently enrolled in a junior middle school.
2. Need Students who took The PE entrance examination forsenior high school performance in Sichuan Province.
3. Health Status: confirming the absence of any acute illnesses or physical impairments that could impair test performance.
4. Physical Ability: Must be capable of performing all test activities designed for the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* 1. Chronic Organ Diseases: Students with a documented history of chronic organ diseases, such as liver cirrhosis, chronic kidney disease, or others that could impact physical performance or require ongoing medical intervention, are excluded.

  2. Cardiovascular Conditions: Students with any form of heart disease, including but not limited to congenital heart defects, arrhythmias, or history of myocardial infarction, are excluded.

  3. Chronic Illness: Students with any chronic illnesses that could impair their ability to participate fully in the physical tests or that could be exacerbated by physical exertion, including but not limited to asthma, severe allergies, or diabetes requiring insulin management, are excluded.

  4. Physical Disabilities: Students with congenital disabilities or physical impairments that prevent full participation in the study's required physical activities are excluded. This includes, but is not limited to, mobility impairments, significant musculoskeletal disorders, or other conditions that limit physical activity or exercise capacity.

  5. Medical: Students must not have any medical conditions or take any medications that, in the opinion of a medical professional, would make participation in the study unsafe or interfere with the interpretation of the test results.

Where this trial is running

Chengdu, Sichuan

• Yimou MAO — Chengdu, Sichuan, China (Recruiting)

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Yimou MAO — Universiti Putra Malaysia
• Study coordinator: Yimou MAO, PHD

Conditions Physical Fitness; Performance; physical fitness; performance; Volleyball specialised physical education