Table 1 PICOS framework with inclusion and exclusion criteria.
PICOS | Inclusion | Exclusion |
|---|---|---|
Population | Healthy, athletically trained adults aged 18–40, training ≥ 3 times/week for ≥ 1 year | Non-adults; sedentary individuals; clinical populations |
Intervention | Plyometric training (including plyometrics training groups paired with other exercises) | Intervention duration < 2 weeks; informal or undefined plyometric protocols |
Comparison | Active or inactive control groups not participating in the plyometric training program | Controls receiving plyometric training |
Outcomes | Performance and physical fitness tests (see data extraction section) | No physical performance or fitness outcomes; missing or incomplete data |
Study Design | Randomised controlled trials (RCTs), English language | Non-RCTs (e.g., quasi-experimental, protocols); non-English articles |
