Table 7.
Details of time related to training and matches. Data are provided for the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 seasons.
| 2007-2008 | 2008-2009 | p-value | |||
| Training – Pre Season | Time / week (mins) | Mean (SD) | 852.3 (125.5) | 615.8 (186.9) | |
| Median (IQR) | 845.0 (182.5) | 652.5 (255.0) | .002 | ||
| Sessions / week (N) | Mean (SD) | 15.5 (2.7) | 9.9 (2.6) | ||
| Median (IQR) | 15.0 (3.5) | 9.5 (4.0) | <.001 | ||
| Training – In Season | Time / week (mins) | Mean (SD) | 312.0 (80.3) | 265.0 (59.0) | |
| Median (IQR) | 324.5 (138.0) | 262.5 (45.8) | .100 | ||
| Sessions / week (N) | Mean (SD) | 6.2 (1.5) | 5.5 (1.3) | ||
| Median (IQR) | 6.5 (2.0) | 5.0 (1.5) | .226 | ||
| Matches – Total time (mins) | 1120 | 1120 |