Author(s): Arkan Hassan Jabbar, Muhammad Abd Abo Al-Alther Abd and Ahmed Nayef Batouli

Abstract:
The aim of this research is to investigate the effect of concurrent training exercises on the enzyme levels (LDH-CPK) and skill performance in football players aged 17-19 years. The researcher utilized an experimental method with two groups: an experimental group and a control group, suitable for the nature of the problem. The research population was selected from football players in various clubs of Wasit Governorate, including Al-Kut, Al-Jihad, Al-Izza, Al-Shuhada, Al-Sharqiya, Al-Nahrain, and Wasit, for the sports season 2022-2023, with a total of 126 players. The research sample was purposively selected from Al-Shuhada Club and Wasit Club in the youth category, considering their suitability for the research requirements. The final sample size was 32 players after excluding goalkeepers and some players from each club due to their incomplete commitment to the training sessions. The sample was further divided into two groups: an experimental group consisting of youth players from Al-Shuhada Club and a control group consisting of youth players from Wasit Club, with each group comprising 10 players. The researchers concluded that concurrent training method contributed to increased levels of enzymes (CPK, LDH) and skill performance in football as compared to pre-measurements. Moreover, concurrent training method is an ideal training approach for the youth category as it has a positive impact on the development of the research sample.

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