Physiological Profile and Correlations between VO<sub>2max</sub> and Match Distance Running Performance of Soccer Players with Visual Impairment
Aerobic capacity is crucial for the performance of soccer players; however, the relationship between VO<sub>2max</sub> and the running performance of soccer players with visual impairment is not known. Possibly finding relationships would help in the training process, as training would b...
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| author | Chariton Papadopoulos Yiannis Michailidis Thomas I. Metaxas Athanasios Mandroukas Eleni G. Fotiadou Paraskevi Giagazoglou Kosmas Christoulas Vasilios Tsimaras |
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| description | Aerobic capacity is crucial for the performance of soccer players; however, the relationship between VO<sub>2max</sub> and the running performance of soccer players with visual impairment is not known. Possibly finding relationships would help in the training process, as training would be more targeted. Additionally, both bodyweight and relative VO2max are factors that affect people’s health and wellness. From the literature, it appears that there are no studies that present the normal profile of soccer players with visual impairment. The aims of this study were to (a) determine the differences in VO<sub>2max</sub> between soccer players and sedentary men with visual impairment; (b) to assess the relationship between the VO<sub>2max</sub> of players with visual impairment and the distance covered in a soccer match and (c) to describe a profile of physiological parameters and distance running during a soccer match. Six male soccer players with VI and six male sedentary people with VI participated in this study. Anthropometric characteristics (age, height, bodyweight, body fat (BF), body mass index (BMI), cardiorespiratory markers (VO<sub>2max</sub>, maximum heart rate (HRmax), respiratory exchange ratio (RER)) and the running performance of soccer players during matches were measured, and the VO<sub>2max</sub> of all the participants was measured in a laboratory. Mann–Whitney U test was used to evaluate differences between sedentary and soccer players’ anthropometric characteristics and performance. A correlation analysis by Spearman’s’ method was used to examine relationships between VO<sub>2max</sub> and the rest of the physical values during the match. The level of statistical significance was set at <i>p</i> < 0.05. The soccer players’ weight was 33% lower, and their BMI was 23% lower than that of sedentary men (<i>p</i> = 0.023, η<sup>2</sup> = 0.457 and <i>p</i> = 0.048, η<sup>2</sup> = 0.394, respectively). The relative body mass VO<sub>2max</sub> of the athletes was 42.9% higher in comparison with sedentary men with VI (<i>p</i> = 0.002, η<sup>2</sup> = 0.755). No correlations were found between VO<sub>2max</sub> and match running performance (<i>p</i> = 0.957, r = −0.029) or other parameters during the match in soccer players with VI. In conclusion, relative VO<sub>2max</sub> is not related to the match running performance of soccer players. The tactics applied by the team, the style of play and the position of the player may affect the distances covered. Also, as expected, the soccer players showed lower bodyweight and higher relative VO<sub>2max</sub>. However, this is the first study to observe the level of these differences. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a4ae68b27b11482a99e8785d1fcd22f82023-11-19T14:03:50ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172023-09-0113191076210.3390/app131910762Physiological Profile and Correlations between VO<sub>2max</sub> and Match Distance Running Performance of Soccer Players with Visual ImpairmentChariton Papadopoulos0Yiannis Michailidis1Thomas I. Metaxas2Athanasios Mandroukas3Eleni G. Fotiadou4Paraskevi Giagazoglou5Kosmas Christoulas6Vasilios Tsimaras7Laboratory of Evaluation of Human Biological Performance, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 57001 Thessaloniki, GreeceLaboratory of Evaluation of Human Biological Performance, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 57001 Thessaloniki, GreeceLaboratory of Evaluation of Human Biological Performance, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 57001 Thessaloniki, GreeceLaboratory of Evaluation of Human Biological Performance, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 57001 Thessaloniki, GreeceLaboratory of Motor Behavior and Adapted Physical Activity, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 57001 Thessaloniki, GreeceDepartment of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 57001 Thessaloniki, GreeceLaboratory of Evaluation of Human Biological Performance, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 57001 Thessaloniki, GreeceLaboratory of Motor Behavior and Adapted Physical Activity, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 57001 Thessaloniki, GreeceAerobic capacity is crucial for the performance of soccer players; however, the relationship between VO<sub>2max</sub> and the running performance of soccer players with visual impairment is not known. Possibly finding relationships would help in the training process, as training would be more targeted. Additionally, both bodyweight and relative VO2max are factors that affect people’s health and wellness. From the literature, it appears that there are no studies that present the normal profile of soccer players with visual impairment. The aims of this study were to (a) determine the differences in VO<sub>2max</sub> between soccer players and sedentary men with visual impairment; (b) to assess the relationship between the VO<sub>2max</sub> of players with visual impairment and the distance covered in a soccer match and (c) to describe a profile of physiological parameters and distance running during a soccer match. Six male soccer players with VI and six male sedentary people with VI participated in this study. Anthropometric characteristics (age, height, bodyweight, body fat (BF), body mass index (BMI), cardiorespiratory markers (VO<sub>2max</sub>, maximum heart rate (HRmax), respiratory exchange ratio (RER)) and the running performance of soccer players during matches were measured, and the VO<sub>2max</sub> of all the participants was measured in a laboratory. Mann–Whitney U test was used to evaluate differences between sedentary and soccer players’ anthropometric characteristics and performance. A correlation analysis by Spearman’s’ method was used to examine relationships between VO<sub>2max</sub> and the rest of the physical values during the match. The level of statistical significance was set at <i>p</i> < 0.05. The soccer players’ weight was 33% lower, and their BMI was 23% lower than that of sedentary men (<i>p</i> = 0.023, η<sup>2</sup> = 0.457 and <i>p</i> = 0.048, η<sup>2</sup> = 0.394, respectively). The relative body mass VO<sub>2max</sub> of the athletes was 42.9% higher in comparison with sedentary men with VI (<i>p</i> = 0.002, η<sup>2</sup> = 0.755). No correlations were found between VO<sub>2max</sub> and match running performance (<i>p</i> = 0.957, r = −0.029) or other parameters during the match in soccer players with VI. In conclusion, relative VO<sub>2max</sub> is not related to the match running performance of soccer players. The tactics applied by the team, the style of play and the position of the player may affect the distances covered. Also, as expected, the soccer players showed lower bodyweight and higher relative VO<sub>2max</sub>. However, this is the first study to observe the level of these differences.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/19/10762physiological profilevisual impairmentVO<sub>2max</sub>soccer match distance running |
| spellingShingle | Chariton Papadopoulos Yiannis Michailidis Thomas I. Metaxas Athanasios Mandroukas Eleni G. Fotiadou Paraskevi Giagazoglou Kosmas Christoulas Vasilios Tsimaras Physiological Profile and Correlations between VO<sub>2max</sub> and Match Distance Running Performance of Soccer Players with Visual Impairment Applied Sciences physiological profile visual impairment VO<sub>2max</sub> soccer match distance running |
| title | Physiological Profile and Correlations between VO<sub>2max</sub> and Match Distance Running Performance of Soccer Players with Visual Impairment |
| title_full | Physiological Profile and Correlations between VO<sub>2max</sub> and Match Distance Running Performance of Soccer Players with Visual Impairment |
| title_fullStr | Physiological Profile and Correlations between VO<sub>2max</sub> and Match Distance Running Performance of Soccer Players with Visual Impairment |
| title_full_unstemmed | Physiological Profile and Correlations between VO<sub>2max</sub> and Match Distance Running Performance of Soccer Players with Visual Impairment |
| title_short | Physiological Profile and Correlations between VO<sub>2max</sub> and Match Distance Running Performance of Soccer Players with Visual Impairment |
| title_sort | physiological profile and correlations between vo sub 2max sub and match distance running performance of soccer players with visual impairment |
| topic | physiological profile visual impairment VO<sub>2max</sub> soccer match distance running |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/19/10762 |
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