Author(s) |
Waldron, Mark
Twist, Craig
Highton, Jamie
Worsfold, Paul
Daniels, Matthew
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Publication Date |
2011
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Abstract |
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.
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Citation |
Journal of Sports Sciences, 29(11), p. 1223-1230
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ISSN |
1466-447X
0264-0414
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Publisher |
Routledge
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Title |
Movement and physiological match demands of elite rugby league using portable global positioning systems
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Type of document |
Journal Article
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Entity Type |
Publication
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