This study aims to examine the effects of a structured swimming training intervention onsport performance-related outcomes in 14- to 15-year-old federated swimmers from ClubHuracanes. The study will use a single-group pre-post field design. Participants willcomplete baseline assessments before the intervention and post-intervention assessmentsafter the final training week. The intervention will be integrated into the regulartraining process and will be supervised by the coaching and research team. Outcomes willinclude swimming performance-related measures and adherence to the intervention. Safetywill be monitored throughout the study, and any adverse events or musculoskeletalcomplaints will be recorded. Written informed consent from parents or legal guardians andassent from the athletes will be required before participation.
This is a field-based, single-group pre-post interventional study conducted with 14- to
15-year-old federated swimmers from Club Huracanes. The intervention will be implemented
as part of the athletes' regular training environment and will be designed according to
their age, developmental stage, training background, and competitive level.
Participants will undergo baseline testing before the beginning of the intervention and
post-intervention testing after completion of the training program. The training
intervention will be supervised by qualified personnel and will include progressive
swimming-related training tasks aimed at improving sport performance-related outcomes.
The training load will be controlled to avoid demands that substantially exceed the
athletes' usual practice. Each session will include an appropriate warm-up, supervised
execution of the planned tasks, adequate recovery periods, and monitoring for pain,
excessive fatigue, discomfort, or any sign of risk.
Because the study involves minors and a sport-specific sample, ethical safeguards will
include written informed consent from parents or legal guardians, assent from the
athletes, confidentiality of personal information, and the right to withdraw voluntarily
at any time without consequences for the athlete's participation in the club. Any adverse
event will be recorded and managed according to the procedures available at the training
venue.
Behavioral: Structured Swimming Training Intervention
The intervention will consist of a structured swimming training program delivered over 6
weeks, with 2 sessions per week. Sessions will be integrated into the athletes' regular
training environment and will include age-appropriate, progressive swimming-related
tasks. Training will be supervised, and the volume, intensity, recovery, and progression
will follow the approved protocol. Pain, excessive fatigue, musculoskeletal discomfort,
and adverse events will be monitored throughout the intervention.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Federated youth swimmers belonging to Club Huracanes.
- Aged 13 to 14 years at enrollment.
- Active participation in regular swimming training.
- Current valid federation registration.
- At least 6 months of previous experience with strength training or jumping
exercises.
- No musculoskeletal injury during the 2 months prior to enrollment.
- Availability to attend at least 85% of the planned intervention sessions.
- Written informed consent provided by a parent or legal guardian.
- Assent provided by the athlete.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Musculoskeletal injury, pain, or medical condition contraindicating jump training,
high-speed movement, or swimming start testing.
- Participation in another uncontrolled lower-limb power training program during the
study period.
- Failure to comply with pre-test standardization procedures, including avoiding
strenuous exercise during the 48 hours before testing.
- Inability to complete baseline testing procedures.
Tecnológico de Antioquia
Guarne, Antioquia, Colombia
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