Table 1.
Descriptive data and comparison statistics between conditioning training and match-play demands in semi-professional female netball players.
| Variable | Conditioning Training | Match-Play | Comparison Statistics | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean ± SD | Median (IQR) | Mean ± SD | Median (IQR) | p-Value, Cohen’s r, Effect Magnitude | |
| Relative PL (AU·min−1) | 8.92 ± 3.54 | 9.11 (5.80–11.50) | 7.12 ± 2.31 | 7.12 (5.43–8.98) | 0.075, 0.29, small |
| Relative PL forwards (AU·min−1) | 3.32 ± 1.46 | 3.20 (2.20–4.29) | 2.65 ± 0.89 | 2.74 (1.92–3.37) | 0.204, 0.27, small |
| Relative PL sideways (AU·min−1) | 3.15 ± 1.15 | 3.17 (2.30–3.97) | 2.89 ± 1.38 | 2.80 (2.15–3.48) | 0.566, 0.10, small |
| Relative PL vertical (AU·min−1) | 5.79 ± 2.43 | 5.73 (3.81–7.41) | 4.67 ± 1.70 | 4.49 (3.34–6.01) | 0.208, 0.26, small |
| RPE (AU) | 6.12 ± 1.94 | 6.00 (5.00–7.00) | 7.73 ± 1.98 | 8.00 (7.00–9.00) | 0.006, 0.38, medium |
Abbreviations: SD = standard deviation; IQR = interquartile range; PL = PlayerLoad; AU = arbitrary units.