Movement and physiological match demands of elite rugby league using portable global positioning systems

作者:Waldron Mark*; Twist Craig; Highton Jamie; Worsfold Paul; Daniels Matthew
来源:Journal of Sports Sciences, 2011, 29(11): 1223-1230.
DOI:10.1080/02640414.2011.587445

摘要

Twelve elite players from an English Super League club consented to participate in the present study using portable global positioning system (GPS) devices to assess position-specific demands. Distances covered at low-intensity running, moderate-intensity running, high-intensity running, very high-intensity running, and total distance were significantly (P < 0.05) lower in forwards compared with outside backs and adjustables. Metres per minute was higher in adjustables and forwards, owing to higher values for relative distance in medium-intensity running and a rise in high-intensity running from previous absolute values. Sprint distance, sprint frequency, and peak speed were higher in outside backs than both adjustables and forwards. A moderate, significant correlation (r = 0.62, P = 0.001) was apparent between session ratings of perceived exertion and summated heart rate. Results support the requirement for position-specific conditioning and provide preliminary evidence for the use of session ratings of perceived exertion as a measure of match load.

  • 出版日期2011