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Application of GPS technology to create activity profiles of youth international field hockey players in competitive match-play
Citation
Wylde, M., Low, C. Y., Abdul Rashid Aziz, Mukherjee, S., & Chia, M. (2014). Application of GPS technology to create activity profiles of youth international field hockey players in competitive match-play. International Journal of Physical Education, Fitness and Sports, 3(2), 74-78. https://doi.org/10.26524/1428
Abstract
The purpose of this project was to utilise global-positioning system (GPS) technology to understand the physical demands of youth international field hockey. Methods: Sixteen male field hockey players (age 17.1 ± 0.6 y, stature 165 ± 11 cm, body mass 63.3 ± 6.6 kg, estimated VO2max, 52.6 ± 5.3 ml/kg/min) were investigated while competing in 6 matches at the 2011 Boy’s Under-18 Asia Cup. Each player wore a GPS unit during competition to track his movement. These movements were classified as either low-speed activity (<4.17 m/s) or high-speed activity (>4.17 m/s). Positional differences were analysed using magnitude-based Cohen’s effect size with modified qualitative descriptors. Results: Forwards covered the most distance per minute across total distance, low-speed activity and high-speed activity in the 6 youth international field hockey matches. For high-speed activity there was a “Large” difference between the Defenders and Midfielders and a “Very Large” difference between the Defenders and Forwards. Conclusion: In youth international field hockey, Forwards cover the greatest amount of distance and carry out the most high-speed activity, while Defenders perform the least amount of high-speed activity. This suggests that these
playing positions are sufficiently different to warrant specialised positional training.
playing positions are sufficiently different to warrant specialised positional training.
Date Issued
2014
Publisher
International Journal of Physical Education, Fitness and Sports
Journal
International Journal of Physical Education Fitness and Sports