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DOI: 10.1055/a-2358-3840
Physiology & Biochemistry

The Effect of Pubertal Status on Post-activation Performance Enhancement in Young Soccer Players

Renato Ferreira Estrella
1   Deparment of Physical Education, Joaquim Grava Institute, São Paulo, Brazil
,
Valmir Oliveira Silvino 
2   Department of Biophysics and Physiology, Nucleus of Study in Physiology Applied to Performance and Health (NEFADS), Federal University of Piaui, Teresina, Brazil
3   Rede Nordeste de Biotecnologia (RENORBIO), Universidade Federal do Piauí, Teresina, Brazil
,
Tatiane Ferraz
1   Deparment of Physical Education, Joaquim Grava Institute, São Paulo, Brazil
,
Joaquim Paulo Grava de Souza
1   Deparment of Physical Education, Joaquim Grava Institute, São Paulo, Brazil
,
Marcos Antonio Pereira dos Santos
2   Department of Biophysics and Physiology, Nucleus of Study in Physiology Applied to Performance and Health (NEFADS), Federal University of Piaui, Teresina, Brazil
3   Rede Nordeste de Biotecnologia (RENORBIO), Universidade Federal do Piauí, Teresina, Brazil
,
Danilo Marcelo Leite Prado
4   Human Performance Laboratory, Ultra Spors Science, São Paulo, Brazil
5   Heart Institute, USP, São Paulo, Brazil
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Abstract

Post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) occurs when performance improves after intense contractile stimulation. This study examined the effect of pubertal status on PAPE after a maximal cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) in 48 male soccer players aged 10–18 years. Additionally, we investigated the relationship between maximal aerobic speed (MAS) and lower limb strength. They were classified as pre-pubescent (n=13), pubescent (n=15), and post-pubescent (n=20). The participants performed three countermovement jumps (CMJ) before and after a maximal CPET. The PAPE was estimated by calculating the difference between pre- and post-exercise CMJ height at five minutes of recovery after CPET. The CPET was performed on a treadmill using a ramp protocol to determine the maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max) and MAS. CMJ height was significantly greater after the CPET for all groups. Post-pubescent participants had significantly greater PAPE than both pre-pubescents and pubescents. Pre-pubescents had significantly lower CMJ height, VO2 max, and MAS compared to pubescent and post-pubescents. Finally, a positive relationship was observed between MAS and CMJ height. In conclusion, PAPE after maximal CPET was observed in all pubertal cohorts of young soccer players. However, it was greater in post-pubescent children. Finally, MAS was positively correlated with lower limbs strength.

Keywords

aerobic performance - lower limbs strength - countermovement jump - football - maturity


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Eingereicht: 04. November 2023

Angenommen: 25. Juni 2024

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
22. April 2025

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Renato Ferreira Estrella, Valmir Oliveira Silvino, Tatiane Ferraz, Joaquim Paulo Grava de Souza, Marcos Antonio Pereira dos Santos, Danilo Marcelo Leite Prado. The Effect of Pubertal Status on Post-activation Performance Enhancement in Young Soccer Players. Sports Med Int Open 2025; 09: a23583840.
DOI: 10.1055/a-2358-3840
 

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