Fitness Profiling of Elite Level Adolescent Gaelic Football Players

Cullen, Bryan D.; Cregg, Cathal J.; Kelly, David T.; Hughes, Sarah M.; Daly, Pat G.; Moyna, Niall M.

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“…The allocation of movement categories in this study were based on the work of Cunniffe et al (15) involving rugby union players. The classification of sprinting ($20$km$h 21 ) in the present study corresponded with the average peak running speed of 22$km$h 21 obtained from maximal 20-m linear speed data in U-18 Gaelic football players (14). The speed zones selected in this study were therefore believed to be typical of varying locomotor categories experienced during Gaelic football match play.…”

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Physiological Profile and Activity Pattern of Minor Gaelic Football Players

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Roantree

McCarren

et al. 2017

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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Cullen, BD, Roantree, M, McCarren, A, Kelly, DT, O'Connor, PL, Hughes, SM, Daly, PG, and Moyna1, NM. Physiological profile and activity pattern of minor Gaelic football players. J Strength Cond Res 31(7): 1811-1820, 2017-The purpose of this study was to evaluate the physiological profile and activity pattern in club- and county-level under-18 (U-18) Gaelic football players relative to playing position. Participants (n = 85) were analyzed during 17 official 15-a-side matches using global positioning system technology (SPI Pro X II; GPSports Systems, Canberra, Australia) and heart rate (HR) telemetry. During the second part of this study, 63 participants underwent an incremental treadmill test to assess their maximal oxygen uptake (V[Combining Dot Above]o2max) and peak HR (HRmax). Players covered a mean distance of 5,774 ± 737 m during a full 60-minute match. The mean %HRmax and %V[Combining Dot Above]O2max observed during the match play were 81.6 ± 4.3% and 70.1 ± 7.75%, respectively. The playing level had no effect on the distance covered, player movement patterns, or %HRmax observed during match play. Midfield players covered significantly greater distance than defenders (p = 0.033). Playing position had no effect on %HRmax or the frequency of sprinting or high-intensity running during match play. The frequency of jogging, cruise running, striding (p = 0.000), and walking (p = 0.003) was greater in the midfield position than in the forward position. Time had a significant effect (F(1,39) = 33.512, p-value = 0.000, and (Equation is included in full-text article.)= 0.462) on distance covered and %HRmax, both of which showed a reduction between playing periods. Gaelic football is predominantly characterized by low-to-moderate intensity activity interspersed with periods of high-intensity running. The information provided may be used as a framework for coaches in the design and prescription of training strategies. Positional specific training may be warranted given the comparatively greater demands observed in the midfield playing position. Replicating the demands of match play in training may reduce the decline in distance covered and %HRmax observed during the second half of match play.

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Physiological Profile and Activity Pattern of Minor Gaelic Football Players

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McCarren

et al. 2017

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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“…For the computation of YYIR1 test global means, SDs and quantiles (Figure 2), 239 studies or subgroups with a total of 4,726 participants (median of reported age means = 21.1, inter quartile range [IQR] of reported age means = 17.8–24.5 years) were used (Krustrup and Bangsbo, 2001; Krustrup et al, 2003; Mohr et al, 2003, 2010, 2016; Weston et al, 2004; Castagna et al, 2005, 2006b, 2008; Atkins, 2006; Thomas et al, 2006; Rampinini et al, 2007, 2008, 2010; Mujika et al, 2009; Ben Abdelkrim et al, 2010; Chaouachi et al, 2010; Dupont et al, 2010; Veale et al, 2010; Wong et al, 2010; Buchheit et al, 2011; Chtourou et al, 2011; Chuman et al, 2011; Cobley et al, 2011; Markovic and Mikulic, 2011; Matthys et al, 2011; Roberts et al, 2011; Spencer et al, 2011; Ueda et al, 2011; Alemdaroglu et al, 2012; Boullosa et al, 2012, 2013a,b; Cihan et al, 2012; Cone et al, 2012; Deprez et al, 2012, 2014, 2015a,b; Heaney, 2012; Ingebrigtsen et al, 2012, 2014; Lim, 2012; Scanlan et al, 2012, 2014; Shalfawi et al, 2012, 2013; Teplan et al, 2012a,b, 2013; Vernillo et al, 2012; Berdejo-del-Fresno and González-Ravé, 2013; Cullen et al, 2013; Faude et al, 2013; Higham et al, 2013; Idrizovic and Raickovic, 2013; Manzi et al, 2013; Oliveira et al, 2013; Román-Quintana et al, 2013; Wylie et al, 2013; Yuki et al, 2013; Casamichana et al, 2014, 2015; Clarke et al, 2014; Fabregat-Andres et al, 2014; Fanchini et al, 2014, 2015a,b; Hammouda et al, 2014; Hermassi et al, …”

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The Yo-Yo Intermittent Tests: A Systematic Review and Structured Compendium of Test Results

Schmitz¹,

Pfeifer²,

Kreitz³

et al. 2018

Front. Physiol.

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Background: Although Yo-Yo intermittent tests are frequently used in a variety of sports and research studies to determine physical fitness, no structured reference exists for comparison and rating of test results. This systematic review of the most common Yo-Yo tests aimed to provide reference values for test results by statistical aggregation of published data.Methods: A systematic literature search for articles published until August 2017 was performed in MEDLINE, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus and Google Scholar. Original reports on healthy females and males ≥16 years were eligible for the analysis. Sub-maximal test versions and the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Level 1 Children's test (YYIR1C) were not included.Results: 248 studies with 9,440 participants were included in the structured analysis. The Yo-Yo test types most frequently used were the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Level 1 (YYIR1, 57.7%), the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Level 2 (YYIR2, 28.0%), the Yo-Yo Intermittent Endurance Level 2 (YYIE2, 11.4%), and the Yo-Yo Intermittent Endurance Level 1 (YYIE1, 2.9%) test. For each separate test, reference values (global means and percentiles) for sports at different levels and both genders were calculated.Conclusions: Our analysis provides evidence that Yo-Yo intermittent tests reference values differ with respect to the type and level of sport performed.The presented results may be used by practitioners, trainers and athletes to rate Yo-Yo intermittent test performance levels and monitor training effects.

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“…The reasons for goalkeepers having higher %BF is not apparent, but can possibly be attributed to a larger body mass being beneficial for the position as well as differences in training between goalkeepers and outfield players. Cullen et al (2013) examined the anthropometric profile of a large cohort (n = 265) of elite U-18 footballers. Midfielders and goalkeepers were taller and heavier than players in other positions (p < .001).…”

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Nutrition and Gaelic Football: Review, Recommendations, and Future Considerations

Beasley¹

2015

International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism

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Gaelic football is the second most popular team sport in Ireland in terms of participation. However, very little research exists on the nutritional considerations for elite male Gaelic footballers. Gaelic football is an intermittent type field game played by two teams of fifteen players. Although amateurs, elite players may train and compete 4-5 times per week and may play for several teams. Research suggests that elite footballers are similar anthropometrically and in fitness to professional soccer players. Work-rate analysis shows that footballers experience longer durations of high-intensity (HI) activity (5-7s) and shorter rest durations than soccer players. Recent data suggests that half-forward/backs perform a greater amount of HI work during games than players in other positions. Fatigue is apparent between the first and second halves and the first and fourth quarters. The limited amount of nutritional studies conducted implies that footballers may be deficient in energy intake and may be at the lower end of recommended carbohydrate intakes to support training. A wide variety of sweat rates have been measured during training, demonstrating the importance of individual hydration strategies. Ergogenic aids such as creatine and caffeine may prove beneficial to performance, although data are extrapolated from other sports. Due to the lack of research in Gaelic football, further population specific studies are required. Future areas of research on the impact of nutrition on Gaelic football performance are examined. In particular, the creation of a test protocol mimicking the activity patterns and intensity of a Gaelic football game is warranted.

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Fitness Profiling of Elite Level Adolescent Gaelic Football Players

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Physiological Profile and Activity Pattern of Minor Gaelic Football Players

Physiological Profile and Activity Pattern of Minor Gaelic Football Players

The Yo-Yo Intermittent Tests: A Systematic Review and Structured Compendium of Test Results

Nutrition and Gaelic Football: Review, Recommendations, and Future Considerations

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