The psycho-hormonal influence of anaerobic fatigue on semi-professional female soccer players

Globally it is assumed that high-intensity activities are the general cause of fatigue experienced during a soccer match. However, little is known about the hormonal and psychological effects of fatigue due to these activities on semi-professional female soccer players. Forty-seven female players (2...

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Published in:Physiology & behavior 2017-10, Vol.180, p.8-14
Main Authors: Broodryk, Adéle, Pienaar, Cindy, Edwards, David, Sparks, Martinique
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Anxiety
Anxiety - etiology
Anxiety - psychology
Cortisol
Female
Football
High-intensity activities
Humans
Hydrocortisone - metabolism
Mood
Mood Disorders - etiology
Mood Disorders - psychology
Muscle Fatigue - physiology
Physical Exertion - physiology
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Psychological Tests
Saliva - metabolism
Soccer - physiology
Soccer - psychology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Wakefulness
Young Adult
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Summary:Globally it is assumed that high-intensity activities are the general cause of fatigue experienced during a soccer match. However, little is known about the hormonal and psychological effects of fatigue due to these activities on semi-professional female soccer players. Forty-seven female players (22.0±2.7y) from a tertiary education institution volunteered for the study. Their cortisol values (saliva sample), anxiety [Spielberger State-trait anxiety inventory questionnaire (STAI)] and mood scores [Incredible Short Profile of Mood states questionnaire (ISP)] were taken an hour and immediately prior to, and 15min after an anaerobic fatiguing test (AFT). During the AFT, subjects completed a 5-m multiple shuttle run test and their HRmax, blood lactate (BLa−) and rate of perceived exertion (RPE) taken afterwards. Anxiety scores were divided into three categories and mood scores into the Total Mood Disturbances (TMD) and six subscales. The results indicated an increase in cortisol, psychological fatigue and TMD from baseline and/or pre- to post-AFT (p
ISSN:0031-9384
1873-507X
DOI:10.1016/j.physbeh.2017.07.031