Landman, K. (Kevin) (2014) Energy expenditure during soccer matches related to playing position. thesis, Human Movement Sciences.
Full text available on request.Abstract
The aim of the present study was to gain insight into the energy expenditure of soccer players at different playing positions during a match and over a series of matches. Using a multiple tracking system, positional data of 21 professional soccer players were collected during 11 official matches. A new model to calculate energy expenditure was developed taking into account individual anthropometrics and accelerations. Based on this model, the energy expenditure for remaining speed, accelerations, aerobic activities and anaerobic activities were estimated. Energy expenditure for the total match, fluctuations within a match and over a series of matches and differences between substitutes and starting players were analyzed. Main findings were that although midfielders covered the largest distance, they did not spend most energy. Strikers spent relatively more energy on accelerations, while wingers spent relatively more energy on anaerobic activities. Results can help a trainer to schedule training and match preparation and adjust the nutritional habits and recovery strategies per playing position. Moreover, when this model is developed further, it may be used to monitor the players’ physical performance during the match. Keywords: Acceleration, soccer energy expenditure, playing positions, performance analysis, individual anthropometrics
| Item Type: | Thesis (UNSPECIFIED) |
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| Supervisor name: | Lemmink, Koen and Frencken, Wouter |
| Faculty: | Medical Sciences |
| Date Deposited: | 01 Apr 2022 14:06 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Apr 2022 14:06 |
| URI: | https://umcg.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3033 |
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