Aerobic capacity of Kenyan Rugby Union player
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Date
2008
Authors
Kamenju, J.W.
Wanderi, P. M.
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Tshwane University of Technology
Abstract
The capacity to replenish the energy required for endurance activities is one of the important factors
that determine an individual's ability to exercise for a long time without fatigue. For an individual to
attain the best performance, V02 max improvement is one aspect of training that should not be
ignored (Seiler, 2005). This study assessed the aerobic capacity of selected male players for three
clubs taking part in 2005 Kenya Cup Rugby League.
A test-retest using the multistage fitness test validated by Brewer et al (1998) was administered to
predict the V02 max levels of 90 male subjects at the beginning of the league and after eight weeks
training and competition. The study sought to determine whether there were differences in players'
aerobic capacity between pre and posttest and if the subjects' aerobic capacity varied for different
age groups. A t-test was used to assess the subjects V02 max differences between pretest and
posttest, while ANOVA was used to analyze the differences in V02 by age groups.
The findings indicated there was no significant difference in players' aerobic capacity between pretest
and post-test. Players' V02 max at pre-test was 43.14ml/kg/min and 42.62ml/kg/min at post-test.
Similarly, there was no significant difference in aerobic capacity amongst players of different age
groups. It was concluded that the game upgraded to professional level to allow players enough time
for training. Coaches should design
Description
A paper presented at the 1st continental ICCE conference for Africa, 23rd - 25th October 2008, Tshwane University of Technology
Keywords
V02 max, Endurance activities, Training programme, Kenya Rugby, Football Union