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Cognitive Functioning, Physical Fitness, and Game Performance in a Sample of Adolescent Soccer Players

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  • Alejandro Sabarit

    (Faculty of Psychology, University of Malaga, Campus Teatinos, 29071, Malaga, Spain)

  • Rafael E. Reigal

    (Faculty of Psychology, University of Malaga, Campus Teatinos, 29071, Malaga, Spain)

  • Juan P. Morillo-Baro

    (Faculty of Psychology, University of Malaga, Campus Teatinos, 29071, Malaga, Spain)

  • Rocío Juárez-Ruiz de Mier

    (Faculty of Psychology, University of Malaga, Campus Teatinos, 29071, Malaga, Spain)

  • Auxiliadora Franquelo

    (Faculty of Psychology, University of Malaga, Campus Teatinos, 29071, Malaga, Spain)

  • Antonio Hernández-Mendo

    (Faculty of Psychology, University of Malaga, Campus Teatinos, 29071, Malaga, Spain)

  • Coral Falcó

    (Department of Sport, Food and Natural Sciences. Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Campus Kronstad: Inndalsveien 28, 5063, Bergen, Norway)

  • Verónica Morales-Sánchez

    (Faculty of Psychology, University of Malaga, Campus Teatinos, 29071, Malaga, Spain)

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze the relationships between cognitive functioning, physical fitness, and game performance in a sample of adolescent soccer players. Eighty-five boys from a soccer team in Rincon de la Victoria (Malaga, Spain), aged between 12 and 16 years, participated in the study. The D2 and Global-Local Attention (GLA) tests were used to evaluate selective and divided attention, respectively, and the Coding and Symbol Search tests of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-IV) were used for processing speed. To analyze physical fitness, the standing long jump test, speed test, and Course-Navette test of the Alpha-Fitness battery were used. Finally, the Game Performance Assessment Instrument (GPAI) was used to analyze sports performance in three vs. three small-sided games. The analyses showed that cognitive functioning was related to game performance. The results obtained suggest the importance of cognitive functions for performance in this sport.

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  • Alejandro Sabarit & Rafael E. Reigal & Juan P. Morillo-Baro & Rocío Juárez-Ruiz de Mier & Auxiliadora Franquelo & Antonio Hernández-Mendo & Coral Falcó & Verónica Morales-Sánchez, 2020. "Cognitive Functioning, Physical Fitness, and Game Performance in a Sample of Adolescent Soccer Players," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(13), pages 1-12, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:12:y:2020:i:13:p:5245-:d:377405
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