ETD

• Prevention

This thesis examines the role of adapted and preventive physical activity in youth football, focusing on the Giovanissimi B team used as the study group. After an initial theoretical section on motor development, injury prevention and the characteristics of young athletes, the work presents a six-month field-based intervention. The program consisted of two weekly sessions aimed at improving balance, lower-limb strength, joint mobility and muscle flexibility. Progress was monitored using simple and replicable tests (single-leg balance, standing long jump, ankle lunge test and stretching observations). Results show clear improvements across all parameters, confirming the effectiveness of a structured approach even in an amateur setting. The thesis concludes with practical recommendations for youth academies, emphasizing the importance of regular and accessible preventive programs.