The Intensity of Load Experienced by Female Basketball Players during Competitive Games
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| Year of publication | 2015 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | International Journal of Medical, Health, Biomedical, Bioengineering and Pharmaceutical Engineering |
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| Web | http://waset.org/publications/10002086/the-intensity-of-load-experienced-by-female-basketball-players-during-competitive-games |
| Field | Sport and leisure time activities |
| Keywords | game load; heart rate; player positions; the 1st and the 2nd half of the games |
| Description | This study compares the intensity of game load among player positions and between the 1st and the 2nd half of the games. Two guards, three forwards, and three centers (female basketball players) participated in this study. The heart rate (HR) and its development were monitored during two competitive games. Statistically insignificant differences in the intensity of game load were recorded between guards, forwards, and centers below and above 85% of the maximal heart rate (HRmax) and in the mean HR as % of HRmax (87.81±3.79%, 87.02±4.37%, and 88.76±3.54%, respectively). Moreover, when the 1st and the 2nd half of the games were compared in the mean HR (87.89±4.18% vs. 88.14±3.63% of HRmax), no statistical significance was recorded. This information can be useful for coaching staff, to manage and to precisely plan the training process. |
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