Study on Maximum Oxygen Uptake with Respect to Different Playing Positions among Sub Junior and Junior Football Players

Abstract

            The purpose of the study was to find out the variation in VO₂ max with respect to different playing positions among sub junior and junior football players.  To achieve the purpose of the study, the playing position in football were differentiated as offensive, midfield and defensive positions. In each of the above positions 150 players were selected from various clubs of Cuddalore, Villupuram and Kallakuruchi district.  Thus there were 450 players in the sub junior category and 450 players in the junior category comprised of a total of 900 football players.  The age of the subjects ranged between 12 and 19 years.  To assess the VO₂ max was measured by Cooper test formula VO₂ max =  was conducted and recorded in ml /kg/ min.  The collected data were statistically analyzed by 2 x 3 factorial ANOVA of independent groups.  Whenever they obtained ‘F’ ratio value was significant, the simple effect test was applied followed by Scheffee’S post hoc test wherever required.  The results of the study showed that the junior football players were significantly better in VO₂ max as compared to sub junior football players.  The sub junior midfield players have shown significantly better VO₂ max as compared sub junior offensive and defensive players. Similarly junior midfield players have shown significantly better VO₂ max as compared junior offensive and defensive players.