Do players with superior physiological attributes outwork their less-conditioned counterparts? A study in Gaelic football
This study investigated the association of physiological attributes with in-game workload measures during competitive Gaelic football match-play. Fifty-two male developmental level Gaelic football players (mean ± SD; age: 22.9 ± 3.8 years) underwent measurements of anthropometric characteristics, ru...
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| description | This study investigated the association of physiological attributes with in-game workload measures during competitive Gaelic football match-play. Fifty-two male developmental level Gaelic football players (mean ± SD; age: 22.9 ± 3.8 years) underwent measurements of anthropometric characteristics, running speed, muscular strength and power, blood lactate (BLa), running economy and aerobic capacity during two separate testing visits. Global Positioning System units (18-Hz) were used to record players in-game workloads during a competitive match 1-week following the baseline physiological assessments. Results indicated that players body fat percentage, drop jump height (DJ) and running velocity at 4 mmol · L −1 BLa were significantly associated with the number of high-speed runs completed (Adjusted R 2 26.8% to 39.5%; p < 0.05) while 20 m running speed, running velocity at 2 mmol · L −1 BLa and DJ were significantly associated with the number of accelerations completed (Adjusted R 2 17.2% to 22.0%; p < 0.05) during match-play. Additionally, aerobic capacity and body fat percentage were significantly associated with total distance (Adjusted R 2 14.4% to 22.4%; p < 0.05) while body fat percentage, DJ and 20 m running speed were significantly associated with high speed distance (Adjusted R 2 17.8% to 22.0%; p < 0.05). Players were also divided into higher-standard and lower standard groups using a median split of these physiological attributes. Players in the higher-standard groups completed significantly more high-speed runs and accelerations and covered significantly larger total and high-speed distances (+10.4% to +36.8%; ES = 0.67 to 0.88; p < 0.05) when compared to the lower-standard groups. Thisstudy demonstrates that superior levels of physical conditioning are associated with larger in-game workloads during Gaelic football match-play. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c29e683e269741f1a5f43cac5f0859092024-02-02T11:45:13ZengTermedia Publishing HouseBiology of Sport0860-021X2083-18622023-07-0141116317410.5114/biolsport.2024.12947951093Do players with superior physiological attributes outwork their less-conditioned counterparts? A study in Gaelic footballLorcan S. DalyCiarán Ó. CatháinDavid T. KellyThis study investigated the association of physiological attributes with in-game workload measures during competitive Gaelic football match-play. Fifty-two male developmental level Gaelic football players (mean ± SD; age: 22.9 ± 3.8 years) underwent measurements of anthropometric characteristics, running speed, muscular strength and power, blood lactate (BLa), running economy and aerobic capacity during two separate testing visits. Global Positioning System units (18-Hz) were used to record players in-game workloads during a competitive match 1-week following the baseline physiological assessments. Results indicated that players body fat percentage, drop jump height (DJ) and running velocity at 4 mmol · L −1 BLa were significantly associated with the number of high-speed runs completed (Adjusted R 2 26.8% to 39.5%; p < 0.05) while 20 m running speed, running velocity at 2 mmol · L −1 BLa and DJ were significantly associated with the number of accelerations completed (Adjusted R 2 17.2% to 22.0%; p < 0.05) during match-play. Additionally, aerobic capacity and body fat percentage were significantly associated with total distance (Adjusted R 2 14.4% to 22.4%; p < 0.05) while body fat percentage, DJ and 20 m running speed were significantly associated with high speed distance (Adjusted R 2 17.8% to 22.0%; p < 0.05). Players were also divided into higher-standard and lower standard groups using a median split of these physiological attributes. Players in the higher-standard groups completed significantly more high-speed runs and accelerations and covered significantly larger total and high-speed distances (+10.4% to +36.8%; ES = 0.67 to 0.88; p < 0.05) when compared to the lower-standard groups. Thisstudy demonstrates that superior levels of physical conditioning are associated with larger in-game workloads during Gaelic football match-play.https://www.termedia.pl/Do-players-with-superior-physiological-attributes-outwork-their-less-conditioned-counterparts-A-study-in-Gaelic-football,78,51093,1,1.htmlphysical fitness aerobic capacity team sport neuromuscular external loads gps |
| spellingShingle | Lorcan S. Daly Ciarán Ó. Catháin David T. Kelly Do players with superior physiological attributes outwork their less-conditioned counterparts? A study in Gaelic football Biology of Sport physical fitness aerobic capacity team sport neuromuscular external loads gps |
| title | Do players with superior physiological attributes outwork their less-conditioned counterparts? A study in Gaelic football |
| title_full | Do players with superior physiological attributes outwork their less-conditioned counterparts? A study in Gaelic football |
| title_fullStr | Do players with superior physiological attributes outwork their less-conditioned counterparts? A study in Gaelic football |
| title_full_unstemmed | Do players with superior physiological attributes outwork their less-conditioned counterparts? A study in Gaelic football |
| title_short | Do players with superior physiological attributes outwork their less-conditioned counterparts? A study in Gaelic football |
| title_sort | do players with superior physiological attributes outwork their less conditioned counterparts a study in gaelic football |
| topic | physical fitness aerobic capacity team sport neuromuscular external loads gps |
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