Differences and relationship in functional movement screen (FMS™) scores and physical fitness in males and female semi-professional soccer players
Background Soccer is the world’s most popular sport for both men and women. Tests of athletic and functional performance are commonly used to assess physical ability and set performance goals. The Functional Movement Screen (FMS™) is a widely used seven-test battery developed by practitioners to pro...
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| description | Background Soccer is the world’s most popular sport for both men and women. Tests of athletic and functional performance are commonly used to assess physical ability and set performance goals. The Functional Movement Screen (FMS™) is a widely used seven-test battery developed by practitioners to provide interpretable measure of movement quality. The main objective of the present study was twofold, to analyze the relationship between FMS™ results from male and female soccer players and to compare their physical performance in different tests. Methods A total of twenty-eight semi-professional soccer players: fourteen male (age: 21.29 ± 1.64 years; weight: 70.66 ± 5.29 kg; height: 171.86 ± 5.35 cm; BMI: 20.90 ± 2.22 kg/m2) and fourteen females (age: 20.64 ± 1.98 years; weight: 63.44 ± 5.83 kg; height: 166.21 ± 12.18 cm; BMI: 23.02 ± 2.50 kg/m2) were recruited for this study. A paired sample t-test was used for determining differences as a repeated measures analysis. All the participants conducted the following tests: The Functional Movement Test (FMS™), 10-m linear sprint, 5-0-5 COD Test and Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test—Level 1 (YYIRT Level 1). Results A t-test with data from 505 COD (change of direction) test showed significant differences between groups, p = 0.001, d = 1.11, revealing faster times in male soccer players (2.50 ± 0.19) in respect with female soccer players (2.70 ± 0.17). Crucially, a t-test with data from FMS did not reveal significant differences between groups. Multiple regression for V02max revealed significant effects (r = 0.55, r2 = 0.30, adjusted r2 = 0.24, F = 5.21, p = 0.04 and standard error = 2.20). On the other hand, multiple regression for 10-m sprint showed significant effects (r = 0.58, r2 = 0.33, adjusted r2 = 0.28, F = 5.98, p = 0.03). The impact of these factors on the correlation between FMS™ scores and physical performance measures can vary among individuals. Discussion/Conclusion This study demonstrates the necessity of utilizing and applying multiple field-based tests to evaluate the movement and capabilities of physical performance in sports. Crucially, consider individual variations and factors such as training background, fitness level, and sport-specific demands when interpreting the relationship between the FMS™ and physical performance in both sexes. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f9d52d9bccbf4134a5bb15fec27dbcc62023-12-15T15:05:15ZengPeerJ Inc.PeerJ2167-83592023-12-0111e1664910.7717/peerj.16649Differences and relationship in functional movement screen (FMS™) scores and physical fitness in males and female semi-professional soccer playersRicardo Martín-Moya0Lorena Rodríguez-García1Beatriz Moreno-Vecino2Filipe Manuel Clemente3Antonio Liñán González4Francisco Tomás González-Fernández5Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Granada, Granada, SpainDepartment of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, Pontifical University of Comillas, Palma, SpainDepartment of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, Pontifical University of Comillas, Palma, SpainInstituto de Telecomunicações, Delegação da Covilhã, Lisboa, PortugalDepartment of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Melilla Campus, University of Granada, Melilla, SpainDepartment of Physical Education and Sports, University of Granada, Granada, SpainBackground Soccer is the world’s most popular sport for both men and women. Tests of athletic and functional performance are commonly used to assess physical ability and set performance goals. The Functional Movement Screen (FMS™) is a widely used seven-test battery developed by practitioners to provide interpretable measure of movement quality. The main objective of the present study was twofold, to analyze the relationship between FMS™ results from male and female soccer players and to compare their physical performance in different tests. Methods A total of twenty-eight semi-professional soccer players: fourteen male (age: 21.29 ± 1.64 years; weight: 70.66 ± 5.29 kg; height: 171.86 ± 5.35 cm; BMI: 20.90 ± 2.22 kg/m2) and fourteen females (age: 20.64 ± 1.98 years; weight: 63.44 ± 5.83 kg; height: 166.21 ± 12.18 cm; BMI: 23.02 ± 2.50 kg/m2) were recruited for this study. A paired sample t-test was used for determining differences as a repeated measures analysis. All the participants conducted the following tests: The Functional Movement Test (FMS™), 10-m linear sprint, 5-0-5 COD Test and Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test—Level 1 (YYIRT Level 1). Results A t-test with data from 505 COD (change of direction) test showed significant differences between groups, p = 0.001, d = 1.11, revealing faster times in male soccer players (2.50 ± 0.19) in respect with female soccer players (2.70 ± 0.17). Crucially, a t-test with data from FMS did not reveal significant differences between groups. Multiple regression for V02max revealed significant effects (r = 0.55, r2 = 0.30, adjusted r2 = 0.24, F = 5.21, p = 0.04 and standard error = 2.20). On the other hand, multiple regression for 10-m sprint showed significant effects (r = 0.58, r2 = 0.33, adjusted r2 = 0.28, F = 5.98, p = 0.03). The impact of these factors on the correlation between FMS™ scores and physical performance measures can vary among individuals. Discussion/Conclusion This study demonstrates the necessity of utilizing and applying multiple field-based tests to evaluate the movement and capabilities of physical performance in sports. Crucially, consider individual variations and factors such as training background, fitness level, and sport-specific demands when interpreting the relationship between the FMS™ and physical performance in both sexes.https://peerj.com/articles/16649.pdfPhysical conditionYoung adultsHuman movementFMSFunctional screeningSoccer players |
| spellingShingle | Ricardo Martín-Moya Lorena Rodríguez-García Beatriz Moreno-Vecino Filipe Manuel Clemente Antonio Liñán González Francisco Tomás González-Fernández Differences and relationship in functional movement screen (FMS™) scores and physical fitness in males and female semi-professional soccer players PeerJ Physical condition Young adults Human movement FMS Functional screening Soccer players |
| title | Differences and relationship in functional movement screen (FMS™) scores and physical fitness in males and female semi-professional soccer players |
| title_full | Differences and relationship in functional movement screen (FMS™) scores and physical fitness in males and female semi-professional soccer players |
| title_fullStr | Differences and relationship in functional movement screen (FMS™) scores and physical fitness in males and female semi-professional soccer players |
| title_full_unstemmed | Differences and relationship in functional movement screen (FMS™) scores and physical fitness in males and female semi-professional soccer players |
| title_short | Differences and relationship in functional movement screen (FMS™) scores and physical fitness in males and female semi-professional soccer players |
| title_sort | differences and relationship in functional movement screen fms™ scores and physical fitness in males and female semi professional soccer players |
| topic | Physical condition Young adults Human movement FMS Functional screening Soccer players |
| url | https://peerj.com/articles/16649.pdf |
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