A survey into the current fitness testing practices of elite male soccer practitioners: from assessment to communicating results.

ABSTRACT: This study provides insight into the current fitness testing practices in elite male soccer. One hundred and two practitioners from professional soccer leagues across 24 countries completed an online survey comprising 29 questions, with five sections: a) background information, b) testing selection, c) testing implementation, d) data analysis, and e) data reporting. Frequency analysis was used to evaluate the responses to fixed response questions and thematic analysis was used for open-ended questions to generate clear and distinct themes. Strength (85%) and aerobic capacity (82%) represent the most frequently assessed physical qualities. Scientific literature (80%) is the most influential factor in testing selection and practitioners conduct fitness testing less frequently than their perc

SUBMITTER: Asimakidis ND 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10985349 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature