Aerobic and anaerobic physical capacities per station based on field tests of elite Melano-African footballers in hot and humid environments
International Journal of Development Research
Aerobic and anaerobic physical capacities per station based on field tests of elite Melano-African footballers in hot and humid environments
Received 17th August, 2019; Received in revised form 03rd September, 2019; Accepted 11th October, 2019; Published online 30th November, 2019
Copyright © 2019, Bazaba KAYILOU et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Anthropometric parameters and physical abilities are taken into account in the footballer's position on the field, for the achievement of good performance. The objective of this study was to assess the anthropometric parameters and physical capacities of Congolese elite footballers by position. Twenty-two (22) footballers aged 27.00 ± 4.58 years to 31.00 ± 1.3 years participated in the study. Anthropometric parameters (weight, height, calf and thigh circumference, lean mass and percentage fat mass) and physical capacities (maximum oxygen consumption, reaction rate and vertical expansion) were measured per shift during the championship. The results showed a significant difference (p ˂ 0.05), anthropometric parameters and physical capacities according to the position held. A positive correlation was observed between the two variables. In conclusion, Congolese footballers have a morphology and physique that differ by position in response to the practice of elite football. Football managers and coaches should place the training material at the footballer's development centre and integrate its evaluation into the annual activity planning.
