Research Article
Hossein Soltani, Syed Reza Att
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to compare anaerobic power and aerobic fitness profiles of Iranian soccer players in different playing positions during competitions season. This was a quasi-experimental research with three experimental groups. In this research 24 players of Pasargad soccer team; defenders (N=8), middles (N=8) and Attackers (N=8) were selected randomly as statistical sample. Using Astrand Treadmill Test and Running-based Anaerobic Sprint Test (RAST), aerobic fitness and anaerobic power were measured in the initial competitions season and after the 15th match during competitions season. Finally, using paired sample T Test (t-student) and ANOVA data were analyzed. Middle and attacker players showed a significant increase in aerobic fitness or VO2max (p<0.05). Furthermore, defender and attackers showed a significant increase in anaerobic power during competitions season (p<0.05). Based on the results of conducted research, anaerobic power and aerobic fitness profiles in soccer players changed during competitions season.