摘要：Daros LB, Osiecki R, Dourado AC, Stanganélli LCR, Fornaziero AM, Osiecki ACV. Maximum Aerobic Power Test for Soccer Players. JEPonline 2012;15(2):80-89. The purpose of this study was to develop a maximum aerobic power test and an equation to estimate VO2 max for soccer athletes. The proposed test consists of applying progressive, continuous, and maximal speed running that covers 80 m (1 lap), structured in a square (20 m x 20 m), where the athletes performs up to exhaustion. To measure velocity in field test, the CD test of Yo-yo endurance II proposed by Bangsbo (1996) was used. A maximal treadmill test was compared to the field test. Twenty-four soccer athletes were evaluated. The results showed no significant difference between treadmill test and the field test for determining VO2 max (treadmill 50.19±5.09 and field 48.55±6.56; P<0.077). A high correlation was found between field VO2 max with the distance covered in the field (r=0.768; P<0.000) and with the maximum speed reached in the field test (r=0.737; P<0.000). Thus, it was possible to establish two predictive equations through variables of distance covered and maximum speed reached. It is reasonable to conclude that the proposed field test can be used as an easy and useful tool for coaches and trainers, and should be applied to athletes during a competitive season.
关键词：Field Test;Prediction of VO2 max;Aerobic Power
