The impact of modern training programmes on the effectiveness of recovery in football players from the coaches’ perspective: A field study of selected teams in the provinces of Guelma and Annaba, Algeria

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the impact of modern training programmes on the effectiveness of sports recovery among football players from the coaches’ perspective, by highlighting the role of modern recovery methods in reducing fatigue and muscle strain, minimising sports injuries, and improving players’ physical readiness.
To achieve the study’s objectives, the researcher adopted a descriptive-analytical approach, as this is considered the most appropriate for such studies. A range of research tools, including questionnaires, observation and interviews, were used to collect data relevant to the study’s subject.
The research sample consisted of 30 football coaches working with various teams and sports clubs in the provinces of Guelma and Annaba; they were selected purposefully due to their experience and direct connection to the subject of the study.
The researcher used SPSS to analyse the data, employing a range of statistical methods, the most important of which were the arithmetic mean, standard deviation, percentages, the t-test and Cronbach’s alpha.
The study reached a number of conclusions, the most important of which are:
Modern training programmes help reduce fatigue and muscle strain among football players.
Modern recovery programmes help to reduce sports injuries and improve players’ physical readiness.
There are differences in the use of modern recovery programmes due to the coaches’ experience and level of expertise.
Modern sports recovery methods have become an essential component of the training process in modern football.