Comparison of Maximal Aerobic Speeds of Team-sport Athletes and Investigation of Optimal Training Loads

Abstract

To investigate maximal aerobic speed (MAS), participants of team sports in terms of certain variables and to determine relationship team sports. In this study, it was used from quantitative research approach, screening research. 44 athletes voluntarily participated in study. Current average; age was 17.20±1.0 years, height was 178.6±6.6 cm, and weight was 73.1±11.2 kg. 20-meter shuttle run test (20MSRT) was used as a data collection tool. It was applied descriptive statistics, inferential one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Pearson product-moment correlation and sources of meaningful differences were examined by least significant difference (LSD) test. There was a positive relationship between age, VO2max and speed scores (p < 0.05). Besides, significant difference between VO2max, distance and speed also VO2max, distance and speed were found to be significantly different according to types of sports (p < 0.05). When distance and speed scores of athletes were examined, it was determined that mean scores of football players were higher compared to basketball and handball. Heart rate and MASscores of participants were not significantly different according to type of sport played. This study will contribute to strength and strength coaches, trainers and physiotherapists in terms of training programs that they will apply to athletes of various sports.