Max VO2 and Ventilatory Threshold in University Level Hockey Players

 
 
 
 

Max VO2 and Ventilatory Threshold in University Level Hockey Players

Show full item record


Title: Max VO2 and Ventilatory Threshold in University Level Hockey Players
Author: Zachrich, Timothy P.
Description: The sport of ice hockey is a unique blend of anaerobic power and aerobic capacity. These athletes perform short bouts (90 sec) of powerful skating, shooting, and body hits. While these are anaerobic bouts of exercise, the effect of repeated on-ice shifts results in a cumulative endurance exercise. The purpose of this study was to analyze the body's physiological responses, such as maximal oxygen consumption and ventilatory threshold, of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I level hockey players. Twenty-four male hockey players (n=14 forwards, n=8 defensemen, n=2 goalies; age=20.9 ± 1.18 yrs.) were measured for VO2max and ventilatory threshold (Tvent) on a treadmill, utilizing a progressive, graded exercise test protocol. The measures were collected using the Oxycon Mobile® gas analysis system. The subjects ran on the treadmill for 3-minute stages during which speed and grade increased, until exhaustion. VO2max was expressed in relative terms (ml/kg/min), and Tvent was recorded as a percent of VO2max (%VO2max). Heart rate (bpm) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) were also measured. VO2max for these subjects were significantly higher than the average for this demographic, 57.2 ± 5.04 ml/kg/min (range: 68.0-48.4 ml/kg/min). Tvent for these subjects was also significantly higher than average, untrained individuals, 80.7 ± 9.6% VO2max (range: 91.9%-54.0%). Also, VO2 at stage 4 (p=0.068, d=2.42) and Tvent (p=0.68, d=0.19) were not shown to be dependent on position.
Permanent Link: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1210886896
http://hdl.handle.net/2374.OX/104482
Date: 2008

Files in this item

Files Size Format View

There are no files associated with this item.

This item appears in the following Collection(s)

Show full item record