The Impact Of The Football Program On Chıldren's Motor Skılls
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football training,, children, motor skills,, physical fitness, , intervention program.Abstract
Fundamental motor skills (FMS) constitute the foundation for the development of more complex motor abilities in children and represent a key predictor of physical and cognitive health. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of a football training program on the development of motor abilities in preschool and primary school–aged children. Methodologically, a systematic review of the literature was conducted using the PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases, applying the following search terms: “football training,” “children,” “motor skills,” “physical fitness,” and “intervention program.” After the selection process, ten studies met the inclusion criteria. The results indicate that football training programs integrating locomotor, manipulative, and coordinative skills significantly improve running performance, agility, balance, explosive strength, movement precision, and fine motor skills. Programs incorporating additional components, such as dynamic core exercises, demonstrate even greater effects on motor and functional fitness. In addition to motor benefits, football programs positively influence children’s cognitive development, including executive functions, attention, working memory, and decision-making speed. A comparative analysis of the reviewed studies suggests that training duration, frequency, and structure directly affect the magnitude and persistence of the observed improvements. Recreational football training and motor games programs further contribute to overall physical fitness, cardiorespiratory endurance, and children’s motivation for physical activity. Based on existing evidence, it is evident that well-structured football programs represent an effective strategy for enhancing motor and cognitive abilities, self-confidence, and a healthy lifestyle in children. Continuous inclusion of such programs in school and sports settings from an early age is therefore recommended to ensure optimal motor stimulation and development.
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