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Physical Education and Exercise Science
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Comparison between Residential and Non-Residential Soccer Players Physical Fitness

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DOI: 10.18535/ijsrm/v6i7.pe02· Pages: PE-2018-41-52· Vol. 6, No. 07, (2018)· Published: July 11, 2018
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Abstract

The study sought to investigate whether there are differences in the skill-related fitness levels of residential and non-residential juvenile soccer clubs in Central and Greater Accra Regions of Ghana. The study employed the descriptive survey design involving 116 respondents. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistic.  It was revealed that residential status does not influence agility, coordination and power but rather speed and reaction time. Non-residential status influence dynamic balance positively than any other component in skill-related fitness. Non-residential clubs go through long training hours that influences better results and other factors like diet, body composition and development of life, have influence on power, coordination, agility and balance than their counterparts, even though two components out of the four are not significant. Based upon the findings of the research it is recommended that, Coaches should update their knowledge on modern strategies in training youth players as well as identifying their strengths and weakness in skill-related fitness and make use of them appropriately.

Keywords

AgilityDynamic BalanceCoordinationPowerReaction timeSpeed
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Seth Ayensu Bortsie
Regional Education Office- Central Region. Cape Coast. Ghana
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Richmond Stephen Sorkpor
Tutor, OLA College of Education, Cape Coast. Ghana
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Josiah Ampiah
Tutor, Holy Child College of Education, Takoradi, Ghana.
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