Locomotion patterns and heart rates of amateur ultimate frisbee players during match-play

Author

Choi Kwun Yu

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.

https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/pv63g223k

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