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Paulo E Redkva1, Mauro R Paes2, Ricardo Fernandez2
1Research Center on Exercise and Sports, Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Parana, Parana, Brazil.
Journal of Human Kinetics
|June 21, 2018
Summary
Aerobic fitness, measured by the Yo-Yo Endurance Test, strongly correlates with total distance covered, high-intensity actions, and sprints in soccer matches. Anaerobic fitness, assessed via the Running Anaerobic Sprint Test, showed no significant correlation with match performance.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Soccer Performance Analysis
Background:
- Soccer performance is influenced by both aerobic and anaerobic fitness components.
- Field-based fitness tests are commonly used to assess these physiological capacities in athletes.
- Understanding the relationship between specific fitness tests and in-game performance is crucial for targeted training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between aerobic and anaerobic fitness assessments and key performance variables during a 90-minute soccer match.
- To determine if the Yo-Yo Endurance Test and Running Anaerobic Sprint Test predict performance metrics like total distance, high-intensity actions, and sprints.
Main Methods:
- Eighteen elite Brazilian professional soccer players participated.
- Aerobic fitness was assessed using the Yo-Yo Endurance Test.
- Anaerobic fitness was evaluated with the Running Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST).
- Match performance data (total distance, speed, high-intensity actions, sprints) were collected using GPS technology.
- Pearson correlation coefficient was employed to analyze the relationships (p ≤ 0.05).
Main Results:
- A significant positive correlation was observed between Yo-Yo test performance and total distance covered (r = 0.72; p < 0.05).
- Yo-Yo test results also correlated highly with the number of high-intensity actions (r = 0.78; p < 0.05) and sprints (r = 0.88; p < 0.01).
- No significant correlations were found between RAST variables and any of the measured match performance indicators (p < 0.05).
Conclusions:
- The Yo-Yo Endurance Test is a valuable predictor of aerobic contribution to overall performance in elite soccer players.
- The Running Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST) does not appear to be a reliable indicator of performance metrics during a 90-minute soccer match in this cohort.
- Aerobic capacity is strongly linked to endurance and explosive actions during competitive soccer play.
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