Performance of neuromuscular and cardiorespiratory variables in female soccer players

  • Yuri Rolim Lopes Silva Laboratório de Exercício e Esporte (LABEES), Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil; Instituto de Educação Física e Desporto (IEFD), Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências do Exercício e do Esporte (PPGCEE), Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
  • Giullio César Pereira Salustiano Mallen da Silva Laboratório de Exercício e Esporte (LABEES), Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil; Instituto de Educação Física e Desporto (IEFD), Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências do Exercício e do Esporte (PPGCEE), Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
  • Larissa Ruiz Garcia Rosa Bastos Instituto de Educação Física e Desporto (IEFD), Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências do Exercício e do Esporte (PPGCEE), Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil; Grupo de Pesquisa em Biodinâmica do Desempenho, Exercício e Saúde (BIODESA), Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
  • Dayane Martins Costa Instituto de Educação Física e Desporto (IEFD), Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências do Exercício e do Esporte (PPGCEE), Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil; Grupo de Pesquisa em Biodinâmica do Desempenho, Exercício e Saúde (BIODESA), Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
  • Ignacio Antônio Seixas da Silva Laboratório de Exercício e Esporte (LABEES), Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil; Universidade Estácio de Sá, Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
  • Vicente Pinheiro Lima Instituto de Educação Física e Desporto (IEFD), Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências do Exercício e do Esporte (PPGCEE), Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil; Grupo de Pesquisa em Biodinâmica do Desempenho, Exercício e Saúde (BIODESA), Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
  • Rodolfo Alkmim Moreira Nunes Laboratório de Exercício e Esporte (LABEES), Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil; Instituto de Educação Física e Desporto (IEFD), Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências do Exercício e do Esporte (PPGCEE), Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
Keywords: Physical test, Football, Change of direction, Speed, Young female football

Abstract

Background: Football is the most popular sport in the world, with an increase in female participants in recent years. Consequently, an increasing number of young athletes. As female athletes become professional, physical demands increase in both training and competition. Objective: to compare neuromuscular and cardiorespiratory performance variables among female football athletes. Methods: sample consisted of 32 athletes divided into two groups, youth group (YG) and adult group (AG), containing 16 athletes in both groups. Data collection was carried out in two visits. In the first, assessments of total body mass (TBM), height, Zig-Zag change of direction test (ZIGZAG) and Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level 1 (YYIR1) were carried out. In the second, the vertical jump tests, the 20-meter running test (V20m) and the Running anaerobic sprint test (RAST) were performed. Results: showed a significant difference between GJ and GA for age, YYIR1 distance, Maximum oxygen volume (VO2 max), countermovement jump (CMJ), countermovement jump using upper limbs (ABALAKOV) and V20m with (p<0.05). Positive correlations were presented between V20m and ZIGZAG (r=0.54; p<0.05); jump and YYIR1(r= 0.53 to 0.69; p<0.05); but negative correlation between ZIGZAG and YYIR1 (r=-0.45; p<0.05). There was a negative correlation between jump and V20m (r=-0.41 to -0.77; p<0.05). Conclusion: adult athletes present better neuromuscular and cardiorespiratory performance. YYIR1 performance was related to V20m and jumping independent of group.

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2025-05-25
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Silva, Y. R. L., Silva, G. C. P. S. M. da, Bastos, L. R. G. R., Costa, D. M., Silva, I. A. S. da, Lima, V. P., & Nunes, R. A. M. (2025). Performance of neuromuscular and cardiorespiratory variables in female soccer players. RBFF - Brazilian Journal of Futsal and Football, 17(67), 113-124. Retrieved from https://www.rbff.com.br/index.php/rbff/article/view/1501
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