Locomotion patterns and heart rates of amateur ultimate frisbee players during match-play
Graduation Date
2014
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Other
Program
Thesis (M.S.)--Humboldt State University, Kinesiology, 2014
Committee Chair Name
Rock Braithwaite
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Keywords
Locomotion patterns, Humboldt State University -- Theses -- Kinesiology, Frisbee players, Heart rates
Abstract
No research has been done on Ultimate frisbee. This study attempts to study the locomotion patterns during match-play in Ultimate. Methods: amateur Ultimate players (n = 6 cutters, 6 handlers) from a co-ed club performed the counter-movement jump, 505 and zig-zag agility, 40 m sprint and Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Level One tests. Locomotion patterns were recorded over two matches during a tournament using a GPS system. Intensity was recorded using HR monitors. ANOVAs were performed at the 0.0167 alpha level to identify differences between positions and genders. Results: There were no significant differences between the distance covered and time spent in the velocity bands. Heart rate zones showed no significant differences between positions and genders. Conclusion: Preliminary data shows that amateur players of different positions and genders may not have to undergo different aerobic conditioning due to the lack of differences in distance travelled and time spent in velocity bands observed in this study.
Recommended Citation
Yu, Choi Kwun, "Locomotion patterns and heart rates of amateur ultimate frisbee players during match-play" (2014). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 967.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/967
https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/pv63g223k