Short and long-term differences in anthropometric characteristics and physical performance between male rugby players that became professional or remained amateur

Autor: Michael J. Hamlin, Richard W. Deuchrass, Catherine E. Elliot, Nuttaset Manimmanakorn
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Journal of Exercise Science & Fitness, Vol 19, Iss 3, Pp 143-149 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1728-869X
DOI: 10.1016/j.jesf.2021.01.002
Popis: Background/Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate which anthropometric and physical performance variables characterised players that advanced to professional teams (professionals) and how these variables changed over time, compared to those that did not secure professional contracts (i.e. remained amateurs). Methods: Differences in anthropometry, strength, speed, power and intermittent running ability in 83 male rugby players collected between 2015 and 2019 were determined using repeated measures analysis. Results: When arriving for the first year of the program, forwards that went on to become professional players were older (0.4 ± 0.3 yr, mean ± 95% CI, p = 0.004), heavier (4.6 ± 2.5 kg, p
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