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Endurance training and its effects in competition at altitude in the Ecuadorian soccer

Abstract:

The research was carried out with the reserve team of Barcelona Sporting Club from the Ecuadorian soccer first division. The objective was to validate a methodological alternative for endurance training focused on competitions at altitude. The pre-experimental design of the study was directed to evaluating four dimensions. The first one concerned developing knowledge about endurance training for competitions at altitude; in this aspect, we worked with the technical staff of the team. In the same way, a sample of 12 players was selected using intentional sampling, three dimensions being evaluated: effectiveness of offensive and defensive actions; meters covered (Cooper test); and maximum volume of oxygen (VO2). Data analysis was based on goodness of fit test (Kolmogorov-Smirnov test [KS]). Data normality allowed to apply parametric tests (Student's T). Results were significant in each of the analyzed dimensions, being p = .000. SPSS 23.0 package was used for statistical analysis. Results of the implementation of the method demonstrated an increased effectiveness in using technical skills to create and solve situations in the last 15 minutes of the matches, at the same time as we could observe a better state of the external manifestations of physical load as well as improved capacity of aerobic endurance derived from the increase in VO2.