Most Demanding Periods, Sport
Conditions
Keywords
soccer, intensity, training load
Brief summary
To date, the characterization of Most Demanding Periods (MDPs) in soccer has relied almost exclusively on absolute metrics, suggesting that the peak demands currently reported in the scientific literature are inherently shaped by these fixed thresholds. This reliance on such absolute metrics may lead to an under- or overestimation of the true relative intensity experienced by each player, thus limiting the accuracy of MDPs interpretation. Therefore, exploring whether normalized thresholds alter the magnitude of MDPs across a range of time windows (1, 3 and 5 minutes) is crucial to better understand how the most demanding passages of match play manifest when player-specific capacities are considered. Consequently, the aim of the present study was to compare the MDPs derived from absolute and normalized thresholds for HSR and sprinting.
Interventions
OTHERAssessment of most demanding periods in soccer
The most demanding periods will be compared over 3 different time windows: 1, 3 and 5 minutes. Both High speed running and sprint distances will be observed.
Sponsors
University of Maia
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Soccer players competing at the highest national level
Exclusion criteria
* Injured athletes
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Distance covered | 1 minute, 3 minute, 5 minute |
Countries
Portugal
Outcome results
None listed