Date on Master's Thesis/Doctoral Dissertation
5-2011
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
M.S.
Department
Health and Sport Sciences
Committee Chair
Jones, Nathaniel Brian
Author's Keywords
Soccer; Anaerobic threshold; Aerobic power; Body composition; Anaerobic power; Training
Subject
Soccer--Physiological aspects; Sports--Physiological aspects; Physical fitness--Physiological aspects; Aerobic exercises
Abstract
The aim of this study was to determine if playing 5 soccer matches in 4 weeks after 8 weeks of strength, conditioning and soccer training further improves aerobic and anaerobic performances. Ten college soccer players (20.1 ± 1.2 yr) completed three different training phases. Maximal aerobic testing, skinfold 7-site and counter movement jump (CMJ) were performed at the beginning of the study (Tl), at the end of 8 weeks of training (T2) and at the end of the 13 weeks of the study (T3). Repeated measures ANOVA followed by a Post-Hoc test Least Significant Difference indicated that CMJ increased by 6.8% from T1 to T3 while no further change was noticed in body composition, maximal aerobic power and anaerobic threshold at T3. Along with strength and soccer training, playing 5 soccer matches after 8 weeks of training may play a role in the development of anaerobic power.
Recommended Citation
Jouaux, Tony, "Aerobic and anaerobic performance changes following three training phases in men's soccer players." (2011). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 717.
https://doi.org/10.18297/etd/717
