Investigation of circadian rhythms in peak power and mean power of female physical education students
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| Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Untersuchung des Tagesrhythmus in Bezug auf die hoechste und die mittlere Leistung von Sportstudentinnen |
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| Autor: | Melhim, Ayed F. |
| Erschienen in: | International journal of sports medicine |
| Veröffentlicht: | 14 (1993), 6, S. 303-306, Lit. |
| Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
| Publikationstyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
| Medienart: | Gedruckte Ressource Elektronische Ressource (online) |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| ISSN: | 0172-4622, 1439-3964 |
| DOI: | 10.1055/s-2007-1021182 |
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| Erfassungsnummer: | PU199311068138 |
| Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract
The aim of this investigation was to establish if there were characteristic circadian rhyhtms in peak power and mean power. Thirteen female physical education undergraduate students, aged from 18-21 years, were measured for peak power and mean power (Wingate Anaerobic Test) at four time points: 0300, 0900, 1500, and 2100 hours. Peak power was defined as the highest mechanical power that is elicited during a 5-sec period and mean power was defined as the average power that is sustained throughout a 30-s period. A significant circadian rhythm was found for the peak power (F = 3.22, p = 0.030). The mean peak power at 1500 h was about 7 higher (p<.05) than at 0300 h. Also a tendency to circadian rhythm was observed in mean power (F = 3.99, p = 0.01) being about 16 and 15 higher respectively (p<0.05) at 1500 h and 2100 h than at 0300 h. Based upon the particular protocol used, it was concluded that there are characteristic circadian rhythms in peak power and mean power. Verf.-Referat