STUDY REGARDING THE EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF VO2MAX IN SOCCER PLAYERS DURING THE COMPETITIVE PERIOD

Abstract

The evaluation and identification of VO2max and MAS are essential to determine the level of aerobic exercise capacity among soccer players, the training volume and intensity, and the means to use for developing specific game parameters. The primary purpose of my study was to assess how the aerobic component of physical training can be completed during the competitive period, only using technical and tactical tracks executed with the ball or via possession drills in a soccer team. The study included the evaluation of VO2max, MAS, through a field trial and heart rate throughout the trial (Hr) and maximum heart rate recorded during the trial (Hrmax). Regarding VO2max, I found no statistically significant difference (t=-0589, p=0.564) between the value of initial_VO2max (M = 59.217 ml-1kg-1; DS = 2.247) versus the value of final_VO2max (59.394 ml-1kg-1; DS = 2.05). The same was found concerning MAS, where data analysis did not show any statistically significant difference (t=-023, p=0.821) between the value of initial_MAS (M = 16,59 km/h; DS = 0.626) versus the value offinal_MAS (M = 16.611 km/h; DS = 0.579). These findings open up avenues for further research in the field of soccer training and can guide future studies on aerobic exercise capacity in soccer players.

Keywords

• vo2max
• soccer
• exercise