2. In soccer, the muscles rely on three major systems
to supply the energy needs these include the
intermediate, glycolytic and oxygen energy
systems.
Oxygen Energy System
For a long term energy endurance activity like
soccer, the muscles use the oxidation system. In this
system, oxygen is used to oxidized long chain fatty
acid, protein and glucose which generate energy.
3. Intermediate Energy System
The intermediate energy systems are
nonoxidative they do not use oxygen but these
systems generate energy through the use of
adenosine triphosphate and creatine
phosphate.
Glycolytic Energy System
In the glycolytic system which is also
nonoxidative, glycolytic is used to produce
energy. Glycogen it is a storage form of
glucose.
4. The muscular used in soccer uses
different parts of the body including
the arms, the core, the thighs and the
leg.
The arms
Arm musculature is an important part
of the overall strength of a soccer
player. If you have good biceps, triceps
and shoulders it will help you increase
the stature that is useful when
shielding the ball. Also if you have
good arm muscles you can throw the
ball further when it’s a throw in.
5. The Core
The core muscles consist of the area from under your chest
to the start of the pelvic region. Developing this area,
players can improve their balance and their overall stamina.
If you develop the core it decreases the rates of back and
lower extremity injury.
The Thighs
The muscles of the thigh include three muscle groups these
include the anterior, posterior and adductors. The most
important of these muscle groups are the anterior muscles
that consist of the four muscles that make up the quadriceps
and the posterior muscles that contain the hamstring. The
anterior muscles are like the powerhouse of the body and
provide the player with short bursts of energy to allow the
player to sprint or maintain a steady jog while playing.
6. The Legs
The leg muscles are the muscles that
go from the knee to the ankle. This
muscle group supports the knee and
the ankle joints and allows the
soccer player to sprint, cut quickly
and control the muscles of the foot.
The calf muscle is the most
prominent muscle of the lower leg.
The two heads of this muscle join
together to form an attachment to
the heel commonly known as the
Achilles tendon and is a common
site of injury. It is important for
players to develop this muscle
group to balance out the powerful
muscles of the thigh.
7. Soccer matches place reasonable demands on
both fluid and carbohydrate stores of the
players. Players with depleted muscle glycogen
stores had a lower average speed and covered
less ground than their team mates in the
second half of the match. Sweat losses of 1.0-2.5
litres of a 90 minute game in cool conditions
and approximately 4 litres during hot
conditions. The fluid intake of the players is
typically less than half of the sweat rate.
8. When you are playing soccer you should drink
well during warm ups and as well as during
half time. Drink sports drinks that encourage
better fluid intake because of their taste, as well
as supplying extra fuel for the match. Use pre
and post weighing activities to monitor fluid
losses over the game and try to keep these
under 1kg.
9. The gliding joint
The gliding joint in the ankle allows you to hold the
ball in place without having your foot going severely
sideways.
The hinge point
The hinge point in my knees lets you kick the ball
with more power and gives you more control over
the ball. It also allows us to run.
10. The pivot joint
The pivot joint in your neck lets you turn your
neck in the direction the ball is coming so you are
able to head the ball.
Ball and socket joint
The ball and socket joint in your shoulder
allows you to hold the ball over you head for a
throw in.
11. The respiratory system
The respiratory system consists of all structures
which are used in the process of breathing and
supplying our bodies with oxygen.
Mouth and nose- air is warmed and filtered and
passed through the larynx and pharynx.
Trachea- or windpipe carries air towards the
lungs.
Bronchi- the trachea splits into two bronchi, one
leads to the left lung and the other to the right.
12. Bronchioles- once within the lungs the bronchi
continue to divide into these smaller tubes.
Alveoli- the bronchioles end in small sacks called
alveoli.
