Eight-week Sports Injury Prevention Program

This study aims to find out whether an 8-week sports injury prevention program can improve lower-body performance-such as power, agility, and balance-among female college athletes in Saudi Arabia. Sports participation has increased among women in Saudi Arabia, but many injury-prevention programs were originally designed for male athletes and may not meet the specific needs of females. This study will help determine whether a tailored program can reduce injury risks and improve athletic performance. Female athletes aged 18-35 years who have been training and competing for at least one year can participate. Athletes with recent injuries, pregnancy, or chronic medical conditions that could affect performance will not be included. Participants will complete tests before and after the program, including jumping, balance, and agility assessments. The prevention program includes warm-up exercises, stretching, strengthening, jumping drills, balance work, and agility training. By comparing results before and after the program, the study will show whether this type of training can help female athletes stay safer and perform better.

Inclusion Criteria: * Female athletes aged 18-35 years * Actively participating in organized sports in Saudi Arabia * Minimum of one year of continuous experience in their sport * Currently engaged in regular training and/or competition * Able to perform physical activity safely as confirmed by self-report * Willing to provide informed consent and complete all study assessments Exclusion Criteria: * Any recent injury within the past six months that limits performance * Pregnancy at the time of enrollment * Diagnosis of a chronic medical condition that may affect performance (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension) * Any condition that could interfere with safe participation in physical testing or training * Refusal or inability to provide informed consent