Recreational Soccer Enhances Physical Fitness and Cognition Measures in Untrained Female Adolescents: Results of a Single-Site Randomized Trial

Amri Hammami, Sofien Kasmi, Narimen Yousfi, Peter Krustrup, Ezdine Bouhlel, Helmi Ben Saad, Karim Chamari, Department of Physiology, Tunisian Research Laboratory , Sport Performance Optimization, National Center of Medicine and Science in Sports, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, SDU Sport and Health Sciences Cluster , University of Southern Denmark, Faculty of Medicine Ibn El Jazzar, Laboratoire de Physiologie de L, exercice et Physiopathologie, de L, intégré Au Moléculaire , University of Sousse, Département de Physiologie, Université de Sousse, Faculté de Médecine de Sousse, Hôpital Farhat HACHED, Laboratoire de Recherche , Insuffisance Cardiaque, Wellness and Recovery Center

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

Published online on November 12, 2025

Abstract

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, Ahead of Print.
Recreational soccer is a practical and engaging strategy to improve health-related fitness, cognitive function, and overall lifestyle in adolescents. This study evaluated the effects of soccer training on selective attention and physical performance in ...