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Elite futsal refereeing: activity profile and physiological demands
António N Rebelo1, António A Ascensão, José F Magalhães
1Soccer Department, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal. anatal@fade.up.pt
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
|September 15, 2010
Summary
This study analyzed futsal referees' physiological demands, finding high-intensity running (HIR) during matches strongly correlates with endurance capacity. Match-specific fitness tests are recommended for evaluating referees.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Physiology
- Futsal Performance Analysis
Background:
- Futsal refereeing involves intense physical activity.
- Understanding the physiological demands is crucial for performance and injury prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the physiological demands of elite futsal referees.
- To establish the relationship between activity profile and endurance capacity.
Main Methods:
- Eighteen elite futsal referees were monitored using video filming and heart rate recordings.
- Blood lactate levels were measured, and endurance capacity was assessed using the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery test (IE2).
Main Results:
- Referees performed an average of 1,395 activity changes per game, covering 5.89 km with significant high-intensity running (HIR) and sprinting (SPR) bouts.
- Blood lactate increased post-game, and HIR volume significantly correlated with Yo-Yo IE2 performance (r = 0.77).
Conclusions:
- High-intensity running is a key determinant of endurance capacity in futsal referees.
- Match-specific intermittent fitness tests are necessary for accurate evaluation of futsal referees.
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