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Accelerometry-Derived Relative Exercise Intensities in Elite Women's Basketball
Craig Staunton1, Daniel Wundersitz1, Brett Gordon1
1Exercise Physiology, La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Australia.
International Journal of Sports Medicine
|July 10, 2018
Summary
Elite women basketball players experience varied exercise intensities based on position and match period. Back-court players engage in more high-intensity activity, influencing training program design.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Biomechanics
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- Understanding player exertion is crucial for optimizing training in elite sports.
- Women's basketball demands specific physiological loads that require detailed analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess accelerometry-derived relative exercise intensity in elite women's basketball.
- To evaluate the impact of player position, role, and match period on these intensities.
Main Methods:
- Ten elite female basketball players participated.
- Accelerometers were used during Yo-Yo intermittent recovery tests and competitive matches.
- Relative exercise intensity was calculated using predicted oxygen consumption reserve.
Main Results:
- Back-court players showed significantly more supramaximal activity time, bouts, and duration than front-court players.
- Sedentary to very light activity increased in the 2nd and 4th quarters compared to earlier periods.
- Bench players exhibited comparable maximal and supramaximal exercise levels to starters despite less playing time.
Conclusions:
- Player position, role, and specific match periods significantly influence the physiological demands of women's basketball.
- These findings are vital for developing targeted, match-specific conditioning programs for female athletes.