Physiological and match performance characteristics of field hockey players by Vikki Leslie

“…This thesis aimed to examine the physiological and match performance characteristics of field hockey players in relation to age, sex and playing standard. …”
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Effect of acclimation on performance and metabolism of female hockey players during intermittent running in the heat by Caroline Sunderland

“…There were no differences in distance run between menstrual cycle phases or between the normally menstruating and oral contraceptive groups (follicular vs luteal phase; 5869 ± 2896 vs 6238 ± 2648 m). Plasma glucose concentrations were higher in the follicular phase than the luteal, (main effect phase P…”
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Effect of changing match format from halves to quarters on the performance characteristics of male university field hockey players by Elliot Lam, Caroline D Sunderland, John G Morris, Laura-Anne Furlong, Barry Mason, Laura Barrett

“…Thirty-five male university field hockey players (age 21.2 ± 3.0 years, height 1.81 ± 0.07 m, body mass 75.1 ± 8.9 kg), competing at national level in the UK, were monitored over 52 matches played across the 2018–2019 (2 × 35 min halves) and 2019–2020 (2 × 2 × 17.5 min quarters) seasons using 15 Hz Global Positioning System units and heart rate monitors. …”
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The role of growth and maturation during adolescence on team-selection and short-term sports participation by Adam DG Baxter-Jones, Erin N Barbour-Tuck, Donovan Dale, Lauren Sherar, Camilla J Knight, Sean P Cumming, Leah J Ferguson, Kent C Kowalski, M Louise Humbert

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