Comparison of progressive maximal swimming tests in elite female water polo players

To compare the Multistage Shuttle Swim Test (MSST), Water Polo Intermittent Shuttle Test (WIST) and 5 200 m Incremental Swimming Test (IST) responses in elite female water polo players. Fourteen Australian Women's National Water Polo Squad members performed the MSST and WIST, and 13 players fro...

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Published in:International journal of sports physiology and performance 2009-06, Vol.4 (2), p.206-217
Main Authors: Tan, Frankie H Y, Polglaze, Ted, Dawson, Brian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Athletic Performance
Female
Heart Rate
Humans
Lactic Acid - blood
Oxygen Consumption
Perception
Physical Endurance
Physical Exertion
Swimming
Task Performance and Analysis
Water polo
Young Adult
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Summary:To compare the Multistage Shuttle Swim Test (MSST), Water Polo Intermittent Shuttle Test (WIST) and 5 200 m Incremental Swimming Test (IST) responses in elite female water polo players. Fourteen Australian Women's National Water Polo Squad members performed the MSST and WIST, and 13 players from a National Water Polo League club performed the IST, MSST and WIST on separate occasions (no goalkeepers were involved). Peak heart rate, blood lactate and ratings of perceived exertion were obtained for all tests. Expired air was collected following all tests for the National League players. The National Squad players scored significantly better (ie, distance covered) in the MSST and WIST than the National League players (effect sizes=1.60 to 1.79, P
ISSN:1555-0265
1555-0273
DOI:10.1123/ijspp.4.2.206