Analysis of psychological effects of the presence of peers and space perception during the performance of the twelve minutes run test (12-MRT) in estimating maximal oxygen consumption

The aim of this study was to analyse the influence of the presence of peers, and a reduced space, in estimating maximal oxygen uptake (Z.0 2 max) during the twelve minutes run test (12-MRT). Thirty one athletes participated in three tests: Achieving alone the 12-MRT of Cooper on a 400 m track (Alone); Achieving in groups of three the 12-MRT on a 400 m track (In-Group); completing in groups of three the 12-MRT on a 200 track (Short-Track). At the end of each test, the rate of perceived exertion (RPE), Heart rate (HR) and blood lactate fLal were determined. W)2 max was higher during In-Group compared to Short-Track (p< 0.05). ei02max was underestimated by 4% in Alone and by 9.3% in Short-Track. Negative correlation was found between. 702rnax and RPE (r = -0.61, p < 0.0001). No significant differences were found in HR and [Lal between tests. RPE was lower (p = 0.4110) during In-Group compared to Alone, and compared to Short-Track (p = 0.0955). Running in a group elicits positive effect which improves 10 2 max, whereas a reduced space (200 in) impairs significantly V02max.

Auteur(s) : Peguy B. Assomo Ndemba", Samuel H. Mandengue 1 ;2, Jean Faye 3, Mountaga Diop3 , Wiliam R. Guessogo4, Abdoulaye Bât , Fallou Cisse 2 and Serge L. Etou
Pages : 282-290
Année de publication : 2012
Revue : International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport
N° de volume : 12
Type : Article
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