Physiology of Soccer Valerie Driscoll ESS 110
Energy FitnessMuscular Fitness SportAerobicAnaerobicFlexibilityStrengthEnduranceSpeedPower SoccerHHMMM-HH Table 1: Estimated Energy and Muscular Fitness Demands for Soccer (Martens 2004). Energy FitnessMuscular Fitness SportAerobicAnaerobicFlexibilityStrengthEnduranceSpeedPower SoccerHHMMHHM Table 2: Estimated Energy and Muscular Fitness Demands for Soccer (Driscoll, 2009).
1-5 yds5-10 yds10-20 yds20-30 yds30-40 yds40 + ydsTotal # of sprints Defenders Midfielders Attackers Table 1. Overview of the sprinting work carried out by professional soccer players over various distances: The highest number of sprints occur within 10 yds, meaning the majority of sprinting in Soccer is dependent on the anaerobic system. Energy Fitness: Anaerobic
Table 4. Heart rate at the end of the recovery period of the endurance test of soccer players, classified according to their playing position ForwardsMidfieldersDefendersGoalkeepers Recovery Recovery Recovery Recovery Recovery Recovery Endurance: The maximal oxygen uptake of elite soccer player ranges between ml kg -1 min -1, a value which is higher than that of general population, but lower than that of elite endurance runners. Energy Fitness: Aerobic
Flexibility in soccer players may not make a huge difference in field performance however; it will directly affect their chance of injury. 90% of the players received a muscle strain injury during the competitive season. Most occurring in knee and hip flexors. There was a very strong relationship found between preseason ROM and incidence of muscle strain injury. Players who had injuries during the season had a preseason ROM approximately 3 degrees less than that of uninjured players. Muscular Fitness
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