Table 2.
Descriptive data and comparison statistics between conditioning training and match-play demands in development 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) | 8.75 ± 3.82 | 8.40 (5.43–11.30) | 7.28 ± 2.14 | 7.63 (5.28–8.91) | 0.002, 0.24, small |
| Relative PL forwards (AU·min−1) | 3.15 ± 1.40 | 3.01 (2.05–4.17) | 2.55 ± 0.91 | 2.56 (1.79–3.26) | 0.009, 0.26, small |
| Relative PL sideways (AU·min−1) | 5.65 ± 3.68 | 3.73 (2.45–11.53) | 2.91 ± 1.50 | 2.75 (1.91–3.34) | 0.001, 0.26, small |
| Relative PL vertical (AU·min−1) | 5.82 ± 2.67 | 4.72 (3.19–5.85) | 4.52 ± 2.67 | 5.55 (3.58–7.67) | 0.002, 0.24, small |
| RPE (AU) | 5.85 ± 1.87 | 6.00 (5.00–7.00) | 7.17 ± 1.82 | 8.00 (6.00–9.00) | 0.001, 0.34, medium |
Abbreviations: SD = standard deviation; IQR = interquartile range; PL = PlayerLoad; AU = arbitrary units.