Comparison of load intensity in IceHockey players at different game positions during a match.

Autor: VALA, ROMAN, VALOVÁ, MARIE, TRNKA, PAVEL, PETR, JAKUB
Zdroj: Journal of Physical Education & Sport; 2020 Supplement, Vol. 20, p3206-3211, 6p
Abstrakt: Introduction: The presented article focuses on the analysis of load intensity in extra-league ice hockey players during a match. Monitoring the load intensity of sports game players in matches and during training is one of the most important areas of sports training. Heart frequency level (HF) is one of the more easily accessible physiological indicators, but it is also considered to be a reliable benchmark for the assessment of load intensity. Objective: The objective was to analyze the progress of load intensity of the most utilized players during a junior top league ice hockey championship in relation to their game positions (defensemen - forwards). To monitor heart rate during the match, the Polar TEAM2 system was used. Results:The results of the study point at statistically significant differences in the load intensity of players in relation to their positions (p-value < 10-3 at 5% level of significance). The calculated mean value of HRmaxfor extra-league players in the defensemenposition was 87.8 ± 7.7% HRmax, the mean value of players in the position of forwards was calculated at 90.9 ± 9.7% of maximum HR determined during a load test in laboratory conditions. When assessing the aforesaid difference from the view of practical significance ("effect size"), the difference has low significance (Cohen's d= 0.38). Conclusion: The stated differences in the load intensity of players are mostly caused by their different game positions, as well as different tasks during the match. The analyzed load intensity of the individual players during a match is very important for the subsequent preparation of training. Based on the presented results, it is possible to recommend including suitable game exercises in the training plan of the same age and performance category and to perform them with as identical intensity as possible. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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