Table 1.
Classification | Examples | Sport Distinctions |
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Endurance-based field sports | Soccer, field hockey, lacrosse | Large playing area, longer distances covered, continuous activity at variable speeds. |
Court sports | Basketball, volleyball, tennis | Smaller playing area, shorter duration games, frequent substitution, often several games per day or over several days. |
Strength and power field sports | American football, rugby | Shorter distance covered, frequent short bursts, high contact. |
Batting field sports | Baseball, softball, cricket | Lower overall energy demands, many hours on field, greater rest duration between efforts. |
Table information adapted from Holway and Spriet [1].