Aerobic capacity and need for its assessment amongst athletes: the case Of Kenyatta University soccer players
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Date
2003
Authors
Njororai, W. W. S.
Kamau, J. W.
Wanderi, P. M.
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Publisher
Kenyatta University & KAHPER-SD
Abstract
This paper is based on a study conducted with the
aim of assessing the aerobic capacity levels of the
soccer players in Kenyatta University using the
Multistage Shuttle Run Test. The sample comprised
eighteen soccer male players who were aged
between 20- 25 years. The subjects were grouped
into defenders (9), midfielders (5), strikers (2) and
goalkeepers (2) and then put on the graded
exercises using the shuttle run. The predicted
aerobic capacity value was read against the
number of shuttles a subject completed at a
particular level which signified his endurance
capacity. Data collected were statistically analysed
by use of the dependent 't'-test and results
presented with use of tables.
The results indicated increased aerobic capacity
values of all players between the pre-test and
post-test. The results were also a good indicator of
how aerobic capacity varies with players'
positional roles in the game of soccer justifying the
need to departmentalise the training in order for
the players to get role specific aerobic capacity in
line with their positional roles and functions on the
field of play.
Description
Research Article
Keywords
Aerobic Capacity, Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) molecules, Maximum Oxygen Consumption, Multistage Shuttle- Run Test
Citation
East African Journal of Physical Education Vol.1 Issue 1 March 2003