A CASE STUDY: RESTING, LOADING AND RECOVERY OF THE FLOORBALL PLAYER
Lehto, Johanna (2013)
Lehto, Johanna
Satakunnan ammattikorkeakoulu
2013
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201302272745
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201302272745
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The purpose of this thesis was to clarify resting, loading and recovery of a floorball player with Firsbeat Lifestyle Assessment measurement device. In addition the possibility of using Firsbeat Lifestyle Assessment and possible problems were explored. The thesis is done in cooperation with FBT Pori floorball team. The aim is to give information for tested players and coaches of this team.
The research methods used in this thesis were quantitative research and case study. Whole practical part with measurements was done with Firsbeat Lifestyle Assessment devices. The data collection for the thesis took place in spring 2012. The measurements were executed in spring 2012. Analyzing was done during summer and autumn 2012. The results were given to tested players and coaches in late spring 2012.
The research results of this thesis found possibility to use Firsbeat Lifestyle Assessment device to test floorball players. Probably Firstbeat Sport device might be better for testing but it was possible to use Firsbeat Lifestyle Assessment as well. During this thesis there were four players tested but only one’s results were used. Testing endured four days and before testing there was meeting where devices were introduced. Analyzing all material and giving results for players took more time than expected although testing itself was easy and quick.
As a conclusion it can be said that with Firsbeat Lifestyle Assessment measurement device it was possible to test and analyze resting, loading and recovery of a floorball player. In this case study there were noticed that periodization of training and especially loading of training was not insufficient with this one player in FBT Pori floorball team.
The research methods used in this thesis were quantitative research and case study. Whole practical part with measurements was done with Firsbeat Lifestyle Assessment devices. The data collection for the thesis took place in spring 2012. The measurements were executed in spring 2012. Analyzing was done during summer and autumn 2012. The results were given to tested players and coaches in late spring 2012.
The research results of this thesis found possibility to use Firsbeat Lifestyle Assessment device to test floorball players. Probably Firstbeat Sport device might be better for testing but it was possible to use Firsbeat Lifestyle Assessment as well. During this thesis there were four players tested but only one’s results were used. Testing endured four days and before testing there was meeting where devices were introduced. Analyzing all material and giving results for players took more time than expected although testing itself was easy and quick.
As a conclusion it can be said that with Firsbeat Lifestyle Assessment measurement device it was possible to test and analyze resting, loading and recovery of a floorball player. In this case study there were noticed that periodization of training and especially loading of training was not insufficient with this one player in FBT Pori floorball team.