Workload and Enjoyment Perception in Small-Sided Soccer Games: A Systematic Review of Studies in Untrained Children and Adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Small-sided soccer games (SSSG) have been proposed as a strategy to promote the health of children and adolescents. Understanding training loads has a strong influence on program effectiveness.

Objective

This systematic review aimed to describe the training load and perception of enjoyment during SSSG in untrained children and adolescents.

Data sources

A systematic search on PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Scielo databases was performed.

Study selection

Experimental or observational studies conducted in untrained children or adolescents (6 to 18 years) that analyzed internal loads, external loads, or perceived enjoyment during 1 or more SSSG were included.

Study design

Systematic review following PRISMA guidelines.

Level of evidence

Le

SUBMITTER: Gomez-Alvarez N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12578626 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature