Warm-Up and Cool-Down Model for Soccer Player of Suankularb Wittayalai School

Abstract

             The purpose of this study was to construct warm-up and cool-down model for soccer players of Suankularb Wittayalai School. The population were 23 football players who participated in the student football competition, Department of Physical Education, model 18 years, type A, year 2018. The instruments for this research were as follows: 1) Warm-up and cool-down model with content validity considering using the recommendation of Morrow et.al. The intensity of the warm-up and recovery of the cool-down were considered by measuring the heart rate before and after each warm-up and cool-down period. 2) A satisfaction and attitude questionnaire of soccer players on the warm-up and cool-down model was constructed by the researcher. Using Rovinelli and Hamberton method was judged by 4 experts for content validity. Data were analyzedusing mean, standard deviation, and percentage.

            The findings revealed that the warm-up and cool-down model had content validity, form or exercise, duration, and intensity of warm-up and cool-down were suitable for soccer players of Suankularb Wittayalai School. Participants were satisfied with the warm-up and cool-down model at high level, and attitude toward warm-up and cool-down model was in a very good level.

            It is concluded that warm-up and cool-down model for soccer players of Suankularb Wittayalai School constructed by the researcher is a form that can be put into practice before and after training or competition for soccer.