Talent development of roller skating using an exercise program in young males: a study protocol for randomized controlled trial

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the talent development in roller skating using a short-term exercise program which will be based on balance, agility and speed performance, in healthy boys who are enrolled in skating.

Design: A randomized controlled trial.

Setting: Sports premises of the school.

Participants: The sample of 32 participants between the age of 11–14 years will be recruited randomly based on the inclusion criteria.

Outcome measure: The star excursion balance test agility t test, and arrowhead change of direction speed test will be evaluated pre-intervention and post-intervention. Skating performance test will recorded pre- and post-intervention using a linear sprint test. The final readings will be taken after 4 weeks of intervention.

Discussion: The results of the study will provide a data for development skating talent in the young participants using the structured short-term exercise program on various skating skills. The study will evaluate the effect of 4 week exercises based on balance, agility and speed in improving performance of skating in young skaters.

Trial registration: Clinical Trials Registry India identifier: CTRI/2018/09/015713.

Keywords:

• Aptitude
• children
• school
• sports

Authors contribution

SS and VE conceived and designed the study, conducting the research work, provided research material and SS will collect data. VE provided logistic support. Both author approved final draft of article.

Acknowledgments

The authors greatly acknowledge Dr. Manu Goyal for providing valuable suggestions in the study and Dr. Asir John Samuel for helping in sample size calculation.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.