Analysis of fitness requirements for football.

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Name: Paul Collins

Sport: Football

Candidate Number: 7000

Analysis of fitness requirements for football

Stamina

        -Muscular endurance        

-Required to maintain a high level of performance without fatigue for a whole game.

        -Cardio respiratory endurance

-Enables you to work at higher levels of aerobic intensity for longer. Also

helps you to maintain a high level of work rate through out the game.

Evaluation of my stamina

-My stamina is quite good. I am able to recover from sprints quickly and maintain high levels of aerobic intensity for fairly long periods. I am also able to maintain a good level of performance for almost a whole game, although in the last 2-5 minutes fatigue sometimes sets in.

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Power

-Helps the performer to accelerate quickly over the first few yards. It is crucial to help you to get to the ball first. It also helps you to leap higher when jumping to head a ball.

Evaluation of my power

-I am not very powerful. Over the first 5 yards I am not very quick which means I’m usually second to the ball. When jumping for a header I am also unable to jump as high as many of my opponents. My shooting is also weak because of my lack of power.

Agility

-Allows you to ...

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