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Influence of Secondary School Students’ Physical Fitness on Sports Performance during an Ultimate Frisbee Competition

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  • Javier Portillo

    (Motor Competence and Excellence in Sport, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 45071 Toledo, Spain)

  • Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez

    (Performance and Sport Rehabilitation Laboratory, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 45071 Toledo, Spain)

  • Pablo Abián

    (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Comillas Pontifical University, 28049 Madrid, Spain)

  • Alberto Dorado-Suárez

    (Motor Competence and Excellence in Sport, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 45071 Toledo, Spain)

  • Javier Abián-Vicén

    (Performance and Sport Rehabilitation Laboratory, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 45071 Toledo, Spain)

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of secondary school students’ fitness profile on physical and technical–tactical performance in simulated competition conditions of ultimate frisbee when there is no previous experience in the practice of the sport. Forty-three secondary school students participated in this research. The students were divided into two groups according to their results in the Assessing Levels of Physical Activity and fitness test battery (ALPHA fitness test): poor physical fitness (PPF) (N = 24; age: 14.9 ± 0.8 years; height: 166.1 ± 10.9 cm; body mass: 62.2 ± 11.0 kg; ALPHA fitness score: 2.7 ± 0.7 points) and good physical fitness (GPF) (N = 19; age: 14.5 ± 0.6 years; height: 165.9 ± 5.8 cm; body mass: 58.9 ± 7.5 kg; ALPHA fitness score: 4.4 ± 0.3 points). Physical variables during the ultimate frisbee match were assessed using Global Positioning System technology. The matches were video-recorded, and individual technical actions were noted afterwards. The GPF group showed higher values for running ( p = 0.039), high-speed running ( p = 0.015), sprinting ( p = 0.022) and total distance covered ( p = 0.025) than the PPF group. In addition, more passes ( p = 0.019), offensive decision making ( p = 0.009) and player participation ( p = 0.046) were recorded in the GPF group than the PPF group. Correlational analysis revealed a positive relationship ( p < 0.05) between individual participation and the meters covered for jogging, running, running at high speed and sprinting during the game. In conclusion, although the students were novices in ultimate frisbee, the high physical fitness level had a positive effect on the game performance. Physical education teachers should consider this information when introducing new sports into their physical education classes.

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  • Javier Portillo & Alfredo Bravo-Sánchez & Pablo Abián & Alberto Dorado-Suárez & Javier Abián-Vicén, 2022. "Influence of Secondary School Students’ Physical Fitness on Sports Performance during an Ultimate Frisbee Competition," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(7), pages 1-10, March.
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