Comparative Study on Physical Fitness of Volleyball and Football Players in U...iosrjce
Background: Physical fitness is an essential first and foremost criterion in every game. Without having physical
fitness no one can elicit his amble performance level. Therefore it is essential to investigate that in which game
among Volleyball and Football, the level of physical fitness is more essential. Aim: The purpose of this study
was to investigate the level of physical fitness of volleyball player and football player in university level.
Methodology: For the present study 15 male volleyball players and 15 male football players were selected
randomly and they had participated in university competition in 2004 from Jadavpur University. Age group of
the subjects was 18-24 years. To find out the physical fitness APHERED Youth Physical Fitness Test were
conducted. Statistics: For comparison of various physical fitness components of volley ball players and football
player independent t-test has done and level of significance has verified at 0.05 levels. Result: Finding reveals
that muscular strength of football player (5.33 times/min. pull ups) was higher than volley ball player (4.87
times/min. pull ups), the muscular endurance of football player (39.86 times sit ups) was higher than volleyball
player (38.73 times sit ups), agility of football player (19.32 sec.) was higher than volleyball player (19.78 sec.),
explosive leg strength of football player (6.90 mts.) was higher than volleyball player (6.78 mts.), Speed of
football player (6.70 sec.) was higher than volley ball player (6.99 sec.) and also cardiovascular endurance of
football player (1.82 min.) was higher than volleyball player (1.82 min.) but the difference in agility and speed
were significant at 0.05 level. Conclusion: The physical fitness of football player was higher than the volleyball
player.
To examine the acute effects of generic (Running Drills, RD) and specific (Small-
Sided Games, SSG) Long Sprint Ability (LSA) drills on internal and external load of male
soccer-players. Methods: Fourteen academy-level soccer-players (mean±SD; age 17.6±0.61
years, height 1.81±0.63 m, body-mass 69.53±4.65 kg) performed four 30s LSA bouts for
maintenance (work:rest, 1:2) and production (1:5) with RD and SSG drills. Players’ external-
load was tracked with GPS technology (20Hz) and heart-rate (HR), blood-lactate
concentrations (BLc) and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) were used to characterize players’
internal-load. Individual peak BLc was assessed with a 30s all-out test on a non-motorized
treadmill (NMT). Results: Compared to SSGs the RDs had a greater effect on external-load
and BLc (large and small, respectively). During SSGs players covered more distance with
high-intensity decelerations (moderate-to-small). Muscular-RPE was higher (small-to-large)
in RD than in SSG. The production mode exerted a moderate effect on BLc while the
maintenance condition elicited higher cardiovascular effects (small-to-large). Conclusion:
The results of this study showed the superiority of generic over specific drills in inducing
LSA related physiological responses. In this regard production RD showed the higher post-
exercise BLc. Interestingly, individual peak blood-lactate responses were found after the
NMT 30s all-out test, suggesting this drill as a valid option to RD bouts. The practical
physiological diversity among the generic and specific LSA drills here considered, enable
fitness trainers to modulate prescription of RD and SSG drills for LSA according to training
schedule.
Comparative Study on Physical Fitness of Volleyball and Football Players in U...iosrjce
Background: Physical fitness is an essential first and foremost criterion in every game. Without having physical
fitness no one can elicit his amble performance level. Therefore it is essential to investigate that in which game
among Volleyball and Football, the level of physical fitness is more essential. Aim: The purpose of this study
was to investigate the level of physical fitness of volleyball player and football player in university level.
Methodology: For the present study 15 male volleyball players and 15 male football players were selected
randomly and they had participated in university competition in 2004 from Jadavpur University. Age group of
the subjects was 18-24 years. To find out the physical fitness APHERED Youth Physical Fitness Test were
conducted. Statistics: For comparison of various physical fitness components of volley ball players and football
player independent t-test has done and level of significance has verified at 0.05 levels. Result: Finding reveals
that muscular strength of football player (5.33 times/min. pull ups) was higher than volley ball player (4.87
times/min. pull ups), the muscular endurance of football player (39.86 times sit ups) was higher than volleyball
player (38.73 times sit ups), agility of football player (19.32 sec.) was higher than volleyball player (19.78 sec.),
explosive leg strength of football player (6.90 mts.) was higher than volleyball player (6.78 mts.), Speed of
football player (6.70 sec.) was higher than volley ball player (6.99 sec.) and also cardiovascular endurance of
football player (1.82 min.) was higher than volleyball player (1.82 min.) but the difference in agility and speed
were significant at 0.05 level. Conclusion: The physical fitness of football player was higher than the volleyball
player.
To examine the acute effects of generic (Running Drills, RD) and specific (Small-
Sided Games, SSG) Long Sprint Ability (LSA) drills on internal and external load of male
soccer-players. Methods: Fourteen academy-level soccer-players (mean±SD; age 17.6±0.61
years, height 1.81±0.63 m, body-mass 69.53±4.65 kg) performed four 30s LSA bouts for
maintenance (work:rest, 1:2) and production (1:5) with RD and SSG drills. Players’ external-
load was tracked with GPS technology (20Hz) and heart-rate (HR), blood-lactate
concentrations (BLc) and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) were used to characterize players’
internal-load. Individual peak BLc was assessed with a 30s all-out test on a non-motorized
treadmill (NMT). Results: Compared to SSGs the RDs had a greater effect on external-load
and BLc (large and small, respectively). During SSGs players covered more distance with
high-intensity decelerations (moderate-to-small). Muscular-RPE was higher (small-to-large)
in RD than in SSG. The production mode exerted a moderate effect on BLc while the
maintenance condition elicited higher cardiovascular effects (small-to-large). Conclusion:
The results of this study showed the superiority of generic over specific drills in inducing
LSA related physiological responses. In this regard production RD showed the higher post-
exercise BLc. Interestingly, individual peak blood-lactate responses were found after the
NMT 30s all-out test, suggesting this drill as a valid option to RD bouts. The practical
physiological diversity among the generic and specific LSA drills here considered, enable
fitness trainers to modulate prescription of RD and SSG drills for LSA according to training
schedule.
Muscle activation during various hamstring exercisesFernando Farias
The main findings of this investigation demonstrate that
there are significant differences in activation within muscles
when comparing all exercises. Although one might expect
similar activation for a given muscle for activities of similar
kinematics, such as the prone leg curl and glute-ham raise,
this is not the case with the data herein
With COVID-19 still disrupting training and coaches looking to plan for returning to play, I thought I would share my UKSCA presentation which I recently passed. I used an example at Heriots Rugby and shows our return to play program in the aim of playing back in October. I'm keen to share this to help any other coaches and to create any discussion/feedback for myself and see if there is other things I could have done to improve on this. Really keen to start sharing more work and see how I can improve and changes things from feedback!
Physiological responses of general vs. specific aerobic endurance exercises i...Fernando Farias
The study aimed to compare the physiological and perceptual
responses of two high intensity intermittent aerobic exercises (HIIE), i.e. the
15s/15s exercise and an exercise on the Hoff track (HTE).
Comparative effect of SAQ and circuit training programme on selected physical...Sports Journal
The present study was undertaken to study the comparative effect of SAQ and circuit training program on
selected physical fitness variables of school level basketball players. Thirty (30) school level basketball
players aged between 14-17 years will randomly be selected from Simpkins School Agra U.P. The
subjects were randomly divided in three groups as group A (SAQ training group), group B (circuit
training group) and group C (control group). After the pre-test with Physical fitness test Experiment
Group-A underwent a training SAQ programme of selected exercise. Experiment Group-B received a
Circuit training program of selected exercises, whereas the Control group did not participate in any
training program. Group A has gone under SAQ training program and Group has gone under circuit
training for 60 minutes three times a week except Sunday for duration of 12 weeks. Post data was
collected after 12 weeks of experimental period. Analysis of Variance (ANOCOVA) was applied at 0.05
level of significance and Post hoc mean comparison was done by using LSD test. It may be concluded
that SAQ training program was significantly better than circuit training program for speed and agility
whereas circuit training program was better than SAQ training program for abdominal, arms & shoulder
endurance being studied by the researcher. In case of explosive strength no significant difference was
found between both the training programs
Effects of high intensity running training on soccer-specific fitness in profes...Fernando Farias
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether or not physiological and performance gains could be achieved
with the addition of high-intensity running to an existing training programme in a group of well trained professional male
soccer players.
Dumbbell exercises for football training programsFernando Farias
T
his article was written in part because of a member of the
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
requested an article on the use of dumbbell exercises in
the training programs for football athletes. As a strength and
conditioning coach who has been using dumbbells for football
training programs since my time as a graduate assistant strength
and conditioning coach at Fresno State University in the early
1990s, I believe I am in a knowledgeable position to respond to
this request. During my three years as a graduate assistant and
my 12 years at the United States Air Force Academy, I continued
to use dumbbell training. That emphasis on dumbbell training
has continued during my six years as the Head Strength and
Conditioning Coach at Colorado State University-Pueblo (CSU-
Pueblo), which recently won the 2014 National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) Division II Football National Championship.
Muscular Adaptations to Depth jump Plyometric Training: Comparison of Sand vs...Fernando Farias
The purpose of this investigation was to compare the effects of sand
and land depth jump plyometric training on muscular performance in
men. Fourteen healthy men were randomly assigned to one of two
training groups: (a) Sand Depth Jump training (SDJ; N = 7) or (b) Land
Depth Jump training (LDJ; N = 7).
Nossos dados sugerem que um macrociclo com ênfase na capacidade técnica e tática foi capaz de promover aumentos no desempenho físico e tático de jovens jogadores de futebol em situações reais de disputa. Assim, a distribuição das cargas de treinamento utilizadas neste estudo, além de possibilitar uma formação mais específica e contextual, proporcionou um aumento da intensidade do jogo no final da temporada, variável diretamente relacionada ao resultado do jogo (17). Além disso, verificou-se que o protocolo de treinamento causou reduções nos marcadores de danos musculares, revelando um estímulo benéfico para o sistema muscular, o que pode contribuir para a prevenção de lesões por sobreentrenamento ao longo da temporada. Apesar da importância bem documentada da avaliação de parâmetros sangüíneos (ie, marcadores de dano) durante a prática de futebol (3, 4, 23, 29), verificamos que a redução relacionada foi associada com maior taxa de trabalho durante o jogo, Através de um treinamento técnico-tático de periodização, mostrando a importância do monitoramento desses parâmetros em longo prazo.
Bibliografia periodizzazione nell’allenamento della forza rapida. Sds Scuola dello Sport 73/74
Klaus Wirth, Dietmar Schmidtbleicher
http://www.calzetti-mariucci.it/shop/categorie/rivista-sds-scuola-dello-sport
EFFECTS OF STRENGTH TRAINING ON SQUAT AND SPRINT PERFORMANCE IN SOCCER PLAYERSFernando Farias
We have demonstrated that a simple in-season strength training program resulted in an improvement in maximal back squat performance, which was reflected in improve- ments in short sprint performance, as identified by a decrease in sprint time over 5, 10, and 20 m, in professional soccer players, in line with the hypotheses. Furthermore, the changes in relative 1RM squat strength demonstrate strong associations with the changes in 5 (r = 0.62), 10 (r = 0.78), and 20-m (r = 0.60) sprint performances.
Athlete Development Portfolio PresentationKevin Shattock
A presentation as part of Applied Conditioning for Sport module for MSc Strength & Conditioning course at the University of Salford.
Multi disciplinary approach considering nutrition, biomechanics, technical, phyio / rehab and the overall impact of S&C programming.
Assessment and testing of specific endurance in soccer playersFernando Farias
S
occer is a multifaceted game requiring a complex interaction
of multiple physical abilities. Elite soccer players rarely
demonstrate exceptional ability or capacity in one physical
domain, yet they are often highly competent in several different
areas. When analyzing soccer performance, it can be very difficult
to differentiate the various physical factors due to significant
crossover and interactions between abilities. Individual game
physiology varies based on technical and tactical demands, and
specific requirements and characteristics of each position. Large
variations also exist across individuals and playing levels, in terms
of game demands and fatigue. With this in mind, both training and
testing protocols should be individualized to each specific player.
IrO2 as an anodic electrocatalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in solid polymer electrolyte (SPE)
electrolysers was synthesised by adapting the Adams fusion method. Optimisation of the IrO2 electrocatalyst was achieved
by varying the synthesis duration (0.5 – 4 hours) and temperature (250 - 500°C). The physical properties of the
electrocatalysts were characterised by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and
x-ray diffraction (XRD). Electrochemical characterisation of the electrocatalysts toward the OER was evaluated by
chronoamperometry (CA). CA analysis revealed the best electrocatalytic activity towards the OER for IrO2 synthesised
for 2 hours at 350oC which displayed a better electrocatalytic activity than the commercial IrO2 electrocatalyst used in this
study. XRD and TEM analyses revealed an increase in crystallinity and average particle size with increasing synthesis
duration and temperature which accounted for the decreasing electrocatalytic activity. At 250°C the formation of an active
IrO2 electrocatalyst was not favoured.
Muscle activation during various hamstring exercisesFernando Farias
The main findings of this investigation demonstrate that
there are significant differences in activation within muscles
when comparing all exercises. Although one might expect
similar activation for a given muscle for activities of similar
kinematics, such as the prone leg curl and glute-ham raise,
this is not the case with the data herein
With COVID-19 still disrupting training and coaches looking to plan for returning to play, I thought I would share my UKSCA presentation which I recently passed. I used an example at Heriots Rugby and shows our return to play program in the aim of playing back in October. I'm keen to share this to help any other coaches and to create any discussion/feedback for myself and see if there is other things I could have done to improve on this. Really keen to start sharing more work and see how I can improve and changes things from feedback!
Physiological responses of general vs. specific aerobic endurance exercises i...Fernando Farias
The study aimed to compare the physiological and perceptual
responses of two high intensity intermittent aerobic exercises (HIIE), i.e. the
15s/15s exercise and an exercise on the Hoff track (HTE).
Comparative effect of SAQ and circuit training programme on selected physical...Sports Journal
The present study was undertaken to study the comparative effect of SAQ and circuit training program on
selected physical fitness variables of school level basketball players. Thirty (30) school level basketball
players aged between 14-17 years will randomly be selected from Simpkins School Agra U.P. The
subjects were randomly divided in three groups as group A (SAQ training group), group B (circuit
training group) and group C (control group). After the pre-test with Physical fitness test Experiment
Group-A underwent a training SAQ programme of selected exercise. Experiment Group-B received a
Circuit training program of selected exercises, whereas the Control group did not participate in any
training program. Group A has gone under SAQ training program and Group has gone under circuit
training for 60 minutes three times a week except Sunday for duration of 12 weeks. Post data was
collected after 12 weeks of experimental period. Analysis of Variance (ANOCOVA) was applied at 0.05
level of significance and Post hoc mean comparison was done by using LSD test. It may be concluded
that SAQ training program was significantly better than circuit training program for speed and agility
whereas circuit training program was better than SAQ training program for abdominal, arms & shoulder
endurance being studied by the researcher. In case of explosive strength no significant difference was
found between both the training programs
Effects of high intensity running training on soccer-specific fitness in profes...Fernando Farias
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether or not physiological and performance gains could be achieved
with the addition of high-intensity running to an existing training programme in a group of well trained professional male
soccer players.
Dumbbell exercises for football training programsFernando Farias
T
his article was written in part because of a member of the
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
requested an article on the use of dumbbell exercises in
the training programs for football athletes. As a strength and
conditioning coach who has been using dumbbells for football
training programs since my time as a graduate assistant strength
and conditioning coach at Fresno State University in the early
1990s, I believe I am in a knowledgeable position to respond to
this request. During my three years as a graduate assistant and
my 12 years at the United States Air Force Academy, I continued
to use dumbbell training. That emphasis on dumbbell training
has continued during my six years as the Head Strength and
Conditioning Coach at Colorado State University-Pueblo (CSU-
Pueblo), which recently won the 2014 National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) Division II Football National Championship.
Muscular Adaptations to Depth jump Plyometric Training: Comparison of Sand vs...Fernando Farias
The purpose of this investigation was to compare the effects of sand
and land depth jump plyometric training on muscular performance in
men. Fourteen healthy men were randomly assigned to one of two
training groups: (a) Sand Depth Jump training (SDJ; N = 7) or (b) Land
Depth Jump training (LDJ; N = 7).
Nossos dados sugerem que um macrociclo com ênfase na capacidade técnica e tática foi capaz de promover aumentos no desempenho físico e tático de jovens jogadores de futebol em situações reais de disputa. Assim, a distribuição das cargas de treinamento utilizadas neste estudo, além de possibilitar uma formação mais específica e contextual, proporcionou um aumento da intensidade do jogo no final da temporada, variável diretamente relacionada ao resultado do jogo (17). Além disso, verificou-se que o protocolo de treinamento causou reduções nos marcadores de danos musculares, revelando um estímulo benéfico para o sistema muscular, o que pode contribuir para a prevenção de lesões por sobreentrenamento ao longo da temporada. Apesar da importância bem documentada da avaliação de parâmetros sangüíneos (ie, marcadores de dano) durante a prática de futebol (3, 4, 23, 29), verificamos que a redução relacionada foi associada com maior taxa de trabalho durante o jogo, Através de um treinamento técnico-tático de periodização, mostrando a importância do monitoramento desses parâmetros em longo prazo.
Bibliografia periodizzazione nell’allenamento della forza rapida. Sds Scuola dello Sport 73/74
Klaus Wirth, Dietmar Schmidtbleicher
http://www.calzetti-mariucci.it/shop/categorie/rivista-sds-scuola-dello-sport
EFFECTS OF STRENGTH TRAINING ON SQUAT AND SPRINT PERFORMANCE IN SOCCER PLAYERSFernando Farias
We have demonstrated that a simple in-season strength training program resulted in an improvement in maximal back squat performance, which was reflected in improve- ments in short sprint performance, as identified by a decrease in sprint time over 5, 10, and 20 m, in professional soccer players, in line with the hypotheses. Furthermore, the changes in relative 1RM squat strength demonstrate strong associations with the changes in 5 (r = 0.62), 10 (r = 0.78), and 20-m (r = 0.60) sprint performances.
Athlete Development Portfolio PresentationKevin Shattock
A presentation as part of Applied Conditioning for Sport module for MSc Strength & Conditioning course at the University of Salford.
Multi disciplinary approach considering nutrition, biomechanics, technical, phyio / rehab and the overall impact of S&C programming.
Assessment and testing of specific endurance in soccer playersFernando Farias
S
occer is a multifaceted game requiring a complex interaction
of multiple physical abilities. Elite soccer players rarely
demonstrate exceptional ability or capacity in one physical
domain, yet they are often highly competent in several different
areas. When analyzing soccer performance, it can be very difficult
to differentiate the various physical factors due to significant
crossover and interactions between abilities. Individual game
physiology varies based on technical and tactical demands, and
specific requirements and characteristics of each position. Large
variations also exist across individuals and playing levels, in terms
of game demands and fatigue. With this in mind, both training and
testing protocols should be individualized to each specific player.
IrO2 as an anodic electrocatalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in solid polymer electrolyte (SPE)
electrolysers was synthesised by adapting the Adams fusion method. Optimisation of the IrO2 electrocatalyst was achieved
by varying the synthesis duration (0.5 – 4 hours) and temperature (250 - 500°C). The physical properties of the
electrocatalysts were characterised by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and
x-ray diffraction (XRD). Electrochemical characterisation of the electrocatalysts toward the OER was evaluated by
chronoamperometry (CA). CA analysis revealed the best electrocatalytic activity towards the OER for IrO2 synthesised
for 2 hours at 350oC which displayed a better electrocatalytic activity than the commercial IrO2 electrocatalyst used in this
study. XRD and TEM analyses revealed an increase in crystallinity and average particle size with increasing synthesis
duration and temperature which accounted for the decreasing electrocatalytic activity. At 250°C the formation of an active
IrO2 electrocatalyst was not favoured.
This PPT is Specially made for the amateurs who are new to football or they find some problem in playing football because of lack of stamina.
This PPT help soccer players to move in right direction to build stamina.
It Include the:
1. interval training procedure and plans
2. How to reduce Lactic Acid and the steps which help to reduce.
3. Different types Of exercise like
a. Jogging
b. Shuttle Running
c. Hill Running
Horizontal alternation in daily training load within Arabic professional yout...GuidoSeerden
A small study looking at the horizontal alternation of daily training load within youth soccer players, presented at the 2nd International Sports Medicine and Fitness conference.
The variance of daily training load in Arabic professional youth soccer playe...GuidoSeerden
A small study looking at the variance of training load after a new coach came in during the season presented at the 2nd International Sports Medicine and Fitness conference.
Slide deck of a presentation given at the 2015 OptaPro Analytics Forum on a statistical forecasting model that projects performance output of a football player as he transitions between multiple leagues in a career. The objective is to create a soccer equivalent of projection systems such as PECOTA in baseball and SCHOENE in basketball while incorporating machine learning techniques as much as possible. Work on this model began at the beginning of the year, so don't expect a lot of results to be presented. The goal of this talk is to present at a high level the objectives and methodology of the model, obtain feedback from the soccer analytics community, and gauge interest from the broader football industry.
Variation in body composition in professional soccer playersFernando Farias
The present study was the first to compare
body composition according to 6 positional roles. Results
showed that in midfielders, mean body fat and mass values in
players with a central and lateral role differed substantially.
This finding is noteworthy and suggests that when mean
body composition values are assessed across teams, data
should be interpreted according to individual positional role
and not to a traditional or basic division of 4 positional
groups including goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and
attackers.
Effect of yogic practices in State level football playersIOSR Journals
Abstract: To see the effect of three month yogic exercise in state level football players 50 state level football
players were selected as a subject. The pre-test, mid test and post test had been taken by using Dynamic
flexibility test, side split flexibility test and shoulder and wrist elevation flexibility test tools. To determine the
difference between the 3 groups (initial, mid and post test) of state level football players F test was employed at
0.05 significance level. And to determine the training effect the t test for comparison mean was employed for
two tails at the confidence level 0.05 level of significant.
The comparative between the initial and post test of dynamic flexibility test, side split flexibility test and
shoulder and wrist elevation flexibility test for the state level football players were found to be statistically
significant at .05 confidence level as the values 10.676, 10.003 and 10.102 respectively were found greater than
the tabulation value (1.98). Key wards: Dynamic flexibility, Side sliding flexibility, shoulder and wrist elevation, F test, comparative t test.
A comparison of methods to quantify the in season training load of professio...Fernando Farias
To compare various measures of training load (TL) derived from physiological (heart rate [HR]),
perceptual (rating of perceived exertion [RPE]), and physical (global positioning system [GPS] and acceler-
ometer) data during in-season field-based training for professional soccer. Methods: Fifteen professional male
soccer players (age 24.9 ± 5.4 y, body mass 77.6 ± 7.5 kg, height 181.1 ± 6.9 cm) were assessed in-season
across 97 individual training sessions. Measures of external TL (total distance [TD], the volume of low-speed
activity [LSA; <14.4 />14.4 km/h], very high-speed running [VHSR; >19.8
km/h], and player load), HR and session-RPE (sRPE) scores were recorded. Internal TL scores (HR-based
and sRPE-based) were calculated, and their relationships with measures of external TL were quantified using
Pearson product–moment correlations. Results: Physical measures of TD, LSA volume, and player load pro-
vided large, significant (r = .71–.84; P < .01) correlations with the HR-based and sRPE-based methods. Volume
of HSR and VHSR provided moderate to large, significant (r = .40–.67; P < .01) correlations with measures
of internal TL. Conclusions: While the volume of HSR and VHSR provided significant relationships with
internal TL, physical-performance measures of TD, LSA volume, and player load appear to be more accept-
able indicators of external TL, due to the greater magnitude of their correlations with measures of internal TL.
Comparative Study of Weight Training, Plyometric Training and Combined Weight...Tapan Dutta
The purpose of the study was to compare the effect of weight training, plyometric training and combined weight and plyometric training on the selected physical fitness components and kicking ability of soccer players.
For the purpose of the study, 100 male school soccer players of 15 -18 years of age from various schools of Una, Hamirpur and Kangra Districts were randomly selected as the subjects for the study. It was ascertained from the health examination reports maintained by school that all the selected players are medically fit. All the players were randomly assigned to four groups: three experimental groups viz. Weight Training Group (Group A), Plyometric Training Group (Group B) and Combined Weight and Plyometric Training Group (Group C), and the fourth group served as the Control Group (Group D). Each group consisted of 25 soccer players. The different training programmes were assigned randomly to different districts for its proper implementation. Una District soccer players were assigned weight training programme, Kangra District soccer players were assigned plyometric training programme and one group of 25 soccer players of Hamirpur District were assigned combined weight and plyometric training programme and second group of 25 soccer players Hamirpur District were kept in control group.
On the basis of the literature reviewed, experts opinion and scholar's own understanding of the problem, it was hypothesized that significant difference may be found as a result of selected weight training, plyometric training and combined weight and plyometric training on the selected physical fitness and kicking ability of soccer players.
The objective of the present study was:
1. To find out whether there is any significant effect of selected weight training, plyometric training and combined weight and plyometric training on the selected physical fitness and kicking ability of soccer players or not.
2. To find out which training type is better for the development of physical fitness and kicking ability of soccer players.
Based on the literature reviewed, discussion with experts, scholar’s own experience and keeping the feasibility criteria in mind, the following Physical Fitness Components, Strength, Speed, Agility, Cardio-Respiratory Endurance, Balance (Dynamic) were selected and to measure the kicking ability of soccer players Kicking Accuracy and Kicking for Distance were selected for the present study.
Strength was measured with the help of Vertical Jump, Vertical Power Jump and Standing Broad Jump. Speed was measured with the help of 50 Yard Dash Test. Agility was measured with the help of Shuttle Run and SEMO Agility Test. Balance was measured with the help of Modified Bass Dynamic Balance Test. Cardio-Respiratory Endurance will be measured with the help of 600 Yard Run/Walk Test. Whereas Kicking Ability was measured with the help of Kicking Accuracy and Kicking for Distance Tests.
Objective: To determine if K-D scores differed between competitive youth soccer players and
recreational youth soccer players ages 8-12.
Design: Prospective cohort study during the spring and fall soccer seasons of 2017. Participants
were 8-12 years of age and were enrolled in recreational or competitive soccer
The effect of eight weeks resistance training on the fitness variables of uni...Sports Journal
A total of thirty female (N=30) university level male Badminton players ranging between 18-28 years of
age were taken as subjects for the purpose of the study. The subjects were randomly selected and training
was conducted at ACS College, Jamner. The subjects were further divided into two groups i.e. Group -A
(N=15) as experimental group and Group-B (N=15) as control group. The following fitness variables
were selected for the purpose of the study: Flexibility test (sit and reach test), strength test (vertical jump
test), speed test (50m dash test), agility (shuttle run test), cardio-vascular fitness test (cooper 12 minute
run-walk test). To compare the mean difference between the data, t test was computed with the help of
SPSS Software and level of significance chosen was 0.05. Result shows that resistance training
(Experimental group) have significant effect on the fitness of university level male Badminton players.
Objective: The Functional Movement Screening (FMS) measures the range of motion, balance, and stability in different situations.So performing exercises that increase the (FMS) scores may be helpful in reducing the number of exercise injuries. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess does TRX training reduce injury rates in futsal athletes, as measured by the Functional Movement Screening Test?
Methods: Twenty-four futsal players (CON mean age: 22.40 ± 1.24 years and INT Mean age: 2.44 ± 21.80 years, age range: 18-28) were randomly assigned to a CON (n = 12) or an INT (n = 12) group. The intervention group carried out three times a week over six weeks during the same period, the control group continued its routine training that includes futsal specialist training and Tactical training. Both groups performed functional movement screening before and after the exercise program. Paired t test was used to analyze the data via SPSS software at the significance level of P < 0.050.
Comparison of Selected Anthropometric and Physical Fitness Variables between ...
NSCA Poster 2015
1. References
1. DENNISON, D. Soccer Guide: A Comparative Study of Rules and Laws. NCAA. p. 1-16. 2012.
2. DILLERN, T., INGEBRIGSTEN, J., AND SHALFAWI, S. A. I. Aerobic Capacity and anthropometric characteristics of elite-
recruit female soccer players. Serb J Sports Sci. 6(2): 43-49. 2012.
3. KALAPOTHARAKOS, V.I., ZIOGAS, G., AND TOKMAKIDIS, S.P. Seasonal aerobic performance variations in elite soccer
players. J Strength Cond Res. 35(6). p. 1502-1507. 2011.
4. MANSON, S. A., BRUGHELLI, M. & HARRIS, N. K. Physiological characteristics of international female soccer players. J
Strength Cond Res. 28, 308-18. 2014
5. MARTÍNEZ-LAGUNAS, V., M. NIESSEN, AND U. HARTMANN. Women's football: Player characteristics and demands of
the game. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 3(4):258-272. 2014.
6. VESCOVI, J.D., T.D. BROWN, AND T.M. MURRAY. Positional characteristics of physical performance in Division I college
female soccer players. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 46(2):221-6. 2006.
PHYSIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF PROJECTED FIELD STARTERS AND
NON-STARTERS IN A DIVISION I FEMALE SOCCER TEAM
Sarah Mock1, Farzad Jalilvand1, Dr. Shane Stecyk1, Jeff Crelling 2, John Lockwood 2, Dr. Robert Lockie1
1Department of Kinesiology, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, USA.
2CSUN Sports Performance, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, USA.
Introduction
NCAA Division I soccer matches are played with 11 players per side, and the average NCAA Division I soccer team roster contains 27 players.1 Substitutions are dictated by match play, tactical
considerations, injury, and player fatigue. In addition, coaches may take physical capabilities and performance on various sport specific fitness tests into consideration when selecting a starting lineup for
competitions.
Unlike international play, the number of substitutions allowed per game under NCAA rules is unlimited, given that a player does not re-enter the field of play in the same half after she is removed.1 This could
contribute to an increase in the number of substitutions per matches and necessitate both starting and non-starting players to be able to maintain a high level of play during matches.
The purpose of this study was to determine if there are differences in physiological characteristics across projected starting and non-starting players in a Division I collegiate female soccer team.
Practical Applications
Soccer coaches and sports performances coaches should ensure that an adequate level of physical fitness is achieved and
maintained by all members of a Division I collegiate female soccer team, regardless of projected playing time.
Soccer coaches and sports performance coaches should also take care to monitor fitness levels of all players on the roster
throughout the competitive season to ensure that non-starting players and players who may accumulate less minutes of play
during matches and training participate in additional fitness training if necessary.
Methods
25 female soccer players from the same Division I squad were recruited. The team’s coaching staff determined 11 players projected
to start during the following season, and 14 players projected to be non-starters.
The players completed various field tests during the non-traditional season, including assessments of: linear speed (0-5, 0-10, 0-30
meter [m] sprint intervals), COD speed (Arrowhead; pro-agility shuttle; 54.86-m [60-yard] shuttle; Figure 1); vertical and standing
broad jump (SBJ); and soccer-specific fitness (Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level 1 [YYIRT1]).
A one-way analysis of variance (p < 0.05), with Bonferroni post hoc, derived any differences for projected starting and non-starting
players. Although data from goalkeepers was collected, they were not included in the statistical analysis. Effect sizes (d) were also
calculated for selected comparisons.
Results
There were no significant differences (p > 0.05) in physiological characteristics between starting and
non-starting players for this squad (Table 1).
Most effects were low (0.01 < d < 0.45).
Although non significant (p = 0.06), there was a moderate effect for the 30-m sprint time for starting
and non-starting players (d = 0.63), as projected starting players had a 2% faster sprint time
compared to non-starting players.
Conclusions
Division I collegiate female soccer players from the same playing squad demonstrated similar physical characteristics between projected
starting and non-starting players. This could be due to the fact that most players undergo very similar training loads during the non-
traditional season.3
Relatively equivalent levels of fitness among all starting and non-starting players within a squad could increase the likelihood of
maintaining a high level of play across various player lineups and allow coaches greater flexibility in player substitutions (notwithstanding
player skill levels).
Similar to established research,4 projected starting players tended to exhibit better speed over 30 m, which could suggest that more
skilled players may have a greater ability to maintain top speed over longer distances.
Table 1: Physical and physiological characteristics of collegiate
Division I female soccer players between projected starting and
non-starting players.
Figure 1: COD speed tests completed by collegiate
Division I female soccer players. A: Arrowhead; B: Pro-
Agility Shuttle; C: 54.86-m (60-yard) Shuttle.
A
B
C
Projected Starting Players
Projected Non-Starting
Players
Age (years) 20.545 ±1.293 20.000 ± 1.293
Height (m) 1.667 ± 0.049 1.656 ± 0.067
Body Mass (kg) 60.927 ± 7.731 62.194 ± 6.395
0-5 m (s) 1.152 ± 0.050 1.159 ± 0.049
0-10 m (s) 1.988 ± 0.060 1.988 ± 0.046
0-30 m (s) 4.713 ± 0.060 4.713 ± 0.060
Arrowhead Left (s) 8.852 ± 0.307 8.896 ± 0.415
Arrowhead Right (s) 8.856 ± 0.303 8.897 ± 0.338
Pro-Agility Shuttle (s) 5.034 ± 0.162 5.088 ± 0.171
54.86-mShuttle (s) 13.528 ± 0.446 13.513 ± 0.321
Vertical Jump (m) 0.504 ± 0.043 0.486 ± 0.054
SBJ (m) 1.977 ± 0.132 1.977 ± 0.173
YYIRT1 (m) 1498.182 ± 474.330 1600.00 ± 512.010
![References
1. DENNISON, D. Soccer Guide: A Comparative Study of Rules and Laws. NCAA. p. 1-16. 2012.
2. DILLERN, T., INGEBRIGSTEN, J., AND SHALFAWI, S. A. I. Aerobic Capacity and anthropometric characteristics of elite-
recruit female soccer players. Serb J Sports Sci. 6(2): 43-49. 2012.
3. KALAPOTHARAKOS, V.I., ZIOGAS, G., AND TOKMAKIDIS, S.P. Seasonal aerobic performance variations in elite soccer
players. J Strength Cond Res. 35(6). p. 1502-1507. 2011.
4. MANSON, S. A., BRUGHELLI, M. & HARRIS, N. K. Physiological characteristics of international female soccer players. J
Strength Cond Res. 28, 308-18. 2014
5. MARTÍNEZ-LAGUNAS, V., M. NIESSEN, AND U. HARTMANN. Women's football: Player characteristics and demands of
the game. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 3(4):258-272. 2014.
6. VESCOVI, J.D., T.D. BROWN, AND T.M. MURRAY. Positional characteristics of physical performance in Division I college
female soccer players. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 46(2):221-6. 2006.
PHYSIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF PROJECTED FIELD STARTERS AND
NON-STARTERS IN A DIVISION I FEMALE SOCCER TEAM
Sarah Mock1, Farzad Jalilvand1, Dr. Shane Stecyk1, Jeff Crelling 2, John Lockwood 2, Dr. Robert Lockie1
1Department of Kinesiology, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, USA.
2CSUN Sports Performance, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, USA.
Introduction
NCAA Division I soccer matches are played with 11 players per side, and the average NCAA Division I soccer team roster contains 27 players.1 Substitutions are dictated by match play, tactical
considerations, injury, and player fatigue. In addition, coaches may take physical capabilities and performance on various sport specific fitness tests into consideration when selecting a starting lineup for
competitions.
Unlike international play, the number of substitutions allowed per game under NCAA rules is unlimited, given that a player does not re-enter the field of play in the same half after she is removed.1 This could
contribute to an increase in the number of substitutions per matches and necessitate both starting and non-starting players to be able to maintain a high level of play during matches.
The purpose of this study was to determine if there are differences in physiological characteristics across projected starting and non-starting players in a Division I collegiate female soccer team.
Practical Applications
Soccer coaches and sports performances coaches should ensure that an adequate level of physical fitness is achieved and
maintained by all members of a Division I collegiate female soccer team, regardless of projected playing time.
Soccer coaches and sports performance coaches should also take care to monitor fitness levels of all players on the roster
throughout the competitive season to ensure that non-starting players and players who may accumulate less minutes of play
during matches and training participate in additional fitness training if necessary.
Methods
25 female soccer players from the same Division I squad were recruited. The team’s coaching staff determined 11 players projected
to start during the following season, and 14 players projected to be non-starters.
The players completed various field tests during the non-traditional season, including assessments of: linear speed (0-5, 0-10, 0-30
meter [m] sprint intervals), COD speed (Arrowhead; pro-agility shuttle; 54.86-m [60-yard] shuttle; Figure 1); vertical and standing
broad jump (SBJ); and soccer-specific fitness (Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level 1 [YYIRT1]).
A one-way analysis of variance (p < 0.05), with Bonferroni post hoc, derived any differences for projected starting and non-starting
players. Although data from goalkeepers was collected, they were not included in the statistical analysis. Effect sizes (d) were also
calculated for selected comparisons.
Results
There were no significant differences (p > 0.05) in physiological characteristics between starting and
non-starting players for this squad (Table 1).
Most effects were low (0.01 < d < 0.45).
Although non significant (p = 0.06), there was a moderate effect for the 30-m sprint time for starting
and non-starting players (d = 0.63), as projected starting players had a 2% faster sprint time
compared to non-starting players.
Conclusions
Division I collegiate female soccer players from the same playing squad demonstrated similar physical characteristics between projected
starting and non-starting players. This could be due to the fact that most players undergo very similar training loads during the non-
traditional season.3
Relatively equivalent levels of fitness among all starting and non-starting players within a squad could increase the likelihood of
maintaining a high level of play across various player lineups and allow coaches greater flexibility in player substitutions (notwithstanding
player skill levels).
Similar to established research,4 projected starting players tended to exhibit better speed over 30 m, which could suggest that more
skilled players may have a greater ability to maintain top speed over longer distances.
Table 1: Physical and physiological characteristics of collegiate
Division I female soccer players between projected starting and
non-starting players.
Figure 1: COD speed tests completed by collegiate
Division I female soccer players. A: Arrowhead; B: Pro-
Agility Shuttle; C: 54.86-m (60-yard) Shuttle.
A
B
C
Projected Starting Players
Projected Non-Starting
Players
Age (years) 20.545 ±1.293 20.000 ± 1.293
Height (m) 1.667 ± 0.049 1.656 ± 0.067
Body Mass (kg) 60.927 ± 7.731 62.194 ± 6.395
0-5 m (s) 1.152 ± 0.050 1.159 ± 0.049
0-10 m (s) 1.988 ± 0.060 1.988 ± 0.046
0-30 m (s) 4.713 ± 0.060 4.713 ± 0.060
Arrowhead Left (s) 8.852 ± 0.307 8.896 ± 0.415
Arrowhead Right (s) 8.856 ± 0.303 8.897 ± 0.338
Pro-Agility Shuttle (s) 5.034 ± 0.162 5.088 ± 0.171
54.86-mShuttle (s) 13.528 ± 0.446 13.513 ± 0.321
Vertical Jump (m) 0.504 ± 0.043 0.486 ± 0.054
SBJ (m) 1.977 ± 0.132 1.977 ± 0.173
YYIRT1 (m) 1498.182 ± 474.330 1600.00 ± 512.010](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/00cb8ef3-c915-4fce-8778-d1f490a601ae-150719044851-lva1-app6891/85/NSCA-Poster-2015-1-320.jpg)
