Introducing a New Activity-Based Balance Index Using Accelerometer Data and Evaluating It as a Predictor of Skill Level among Elite Junior Soccer Players
The aim of this study was to introduce a new activity-based balance index by using accelerometer data. Twenty-seven junior soccer players from the Iranian premier league were selected. Four functional tests, consisting of one leg stance, dynamic Y balance, running and dribbling tests, were conducted...
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| description | The aim of this study was to introduce a new activity-based balance index by using accelerometer data. Twenty-seven junior soccer players from the Iranian premier league were selected. Four functional tests, consisting of one leg stance, dynamic Y balance, running and dribbling tests, were conducted to assess the players’ balance, activity and skill. During these four tests, besides their relative scores, the acceleration of their body center was also recorded. Activity-based balance index (ABI) was calculated using these acceleration data. The results showed positive correlations between ABI and both static and dynamic balance scores. Additionally, negative correlations were found between ABI and dribbling scores, which demonstrate the agility required for this skill. It seems that this new index achieves the evaluation of both the balance and the skill level of soccer players. Perhaps this is a new way of talent identification and also a re-development of balance tests from traditional to modern. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-481fd9c2fd7645e0b867ebc5c855fa952023-11-20T03:49:38ZengMDPI AGProceedings2504-39002020-06-014917810.3390/proceedings2020049078Introducing a New Activity-Based Balance Index Using Accelerometer Data and Evaluating It as a Predictor of Skill Level among Elite Junior Soccer PlayersShahram Lenjannejadian0Jalil Reisi1Mehdi Salimi2Department of Sport Injuries, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan 81746-73441, IranDepartment of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan 81746-73441, IranDepartment of Sport Management, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan 81746-73441, IranThe aim of this study was to introduce a new activity-based balance index by using accelerometer data. Twenty-seven junior soccer players from the Iranian premier league were selected. Four functional tests, consisting of one leg stance, dynamic Y balance, running and dribbling tests, were conducted to assess the players’ balance, activity and skill. During these four tests, besides their relative scores, the acceleration of their body center was also recorded. Activity-based balance index (ABI) was calculated using these acceleration data. The results showed positive correlations between ABI and both static and dynamic balance scores. Additionally, negative correlations were found between ABI and dribbling scores, which demonstrate the agility required for this skill. It seems that this new index achieves the evaluation of both the balance and the skill level of soccer players. Perhaps this is a new way of talent identification and also a re-development of balance tests from traditional to modern.https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/49/1/78activity-based balance indexsocceraccelerometerperformanceskill assessment |
| spellingShingle | Shahram Lenjannejadian Jalil Reisi Mehdi Salimi Introducing a New Activity-Based Balance Index Using Accelerometer Data and Evaluating It as a Predictor of Skill Level among Elite Junior Soccer Players Proceedings activity-based balance index soccer accelerometer performance skill assessment |
| title | Introducing a New Activity-Based Balance Index Using Accelerometer Data and Evaluating It as a Predictor of Skill Level among Elite Junior Soccer Players |
| title_full | Introducing a New Activity-Based Balance Index Using Accelerometer Data and Evaluating It as a Predictor of Skill Level among Elite Junior Soccer Players |
| title_fullStr | Introducing a New Activity-Based Balance Index Using Accelerometer Data and Evaluating It as a Predictor of Skill Level among Elite Junior Soccer Players |
| title_full_unstemmed | Introducing a New Activity-Based Balance Index Using Accelerometer Data and Evaluating It as a Predictor of Skill Level among Elite Junior Soccer Players |
| title_short | Introducing a New Activity-Based Balance Index Using Accelerometer Data and Evaluating It as a Predictor of Skill Level among Elite Junior Soccer Players |
| title_sort | introducing a new activity based balance index using accelerometer data and evaluating it as a predictor of skill level among elite junior soccer players |
| topic | activity-based balance index soccer accelerometer performance skill assessment |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/49/1/78 |
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