Degree Name

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

Program

Sport Physiology and Performance

Date of Award

5-2020

Committee Chair or Co-Chairs

Andrew Dotterweich

Committee Members

Jeremy Gentles, Brandi Eveland-Sayers, Adam Sayers

Abstract

Youth soccer players are required to play multiple matches within a short period of time. Participation in congested match schedules like youth soccer tournaments can result in fatigue and a decline in physical performance. The purpose of this study was to examine changes in countermovement jump height variables and sprint time to determine if physical performance was altered. Fourteen youth female soccer players performed countermovement jump testing pre, post-match, and post-tournament, and sprint testing pre and post-tournament. Jump height differed significantly (p

Document Type

Dissertation - unrestricted

Copyright

Copyright by the authors.

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