Analysis of aerobic testing in basketball referees and heart rate recovery time

Abstract

The study analyzed the physical conditioning and the time of recovery of the maximum heart rate of 12 international referees being used the test of 20 meters with beep to evaluate the cardiorespiratory conditioning, with the frequency to control the recovery time of the maximum cardiac post test. The majority of the referees obtained a recovery of heart rate greater than 50% in 3 minutes, were those that reached the levels of good to excellent in the table of maximum Vo2. Even with some factors influencing their physical performance most of the referees were able to complete the aerobic test and obtained a good recovery of the heart rate, the others that failed to reach the test goal had the HR recovery in 3 minutes much lower than expected, thus highlighting the association of the maximum VO2 level between good and excellent with the recovery of the heart frequency.

Do you even exercise, ref? Exploring habits of Spanish basketball referees during practice and matches

“…Possible explanations for these results beyond referees enjoying the physical nature of their role ( Warner, Tingle & Kellett, 2013 ) include the remarkable physical demands at both the elite and sub-elite levels ( Nabli et al, 2016a ; Leicht et al, 2020 ), which necessitate physical fitness training ( Plessner & MacMahon, 2013 ). For instance, elite internationally ranked referees may follow FIBA’s conditioning program ( FIBA, 2020a ), while sub-elite ( Bayón et al, 2015 ) and regional referees ( Sobko et al, 2021 ) are keen to train to pass physical fitness tests for promotion ( Inchauspe et al, 2020 ; FIBA, 2021 ).…”

“…Agility, coordination, and balance tasks are underrepresented in their exercise routines, despite their importance in performance ( Inchauspe et al, 2020 ). Previous studies confirm these findings ( Bayón et al, 2015 ; de Paula, da Cunha & Andreoli, 2021 ).…”

Comparative Effects of Two High-Intensity Intermittent Training Programs on Sub-Elite Male Basketball Referees’ Fitness Levels

“…However, several barriers hinder referees from attaining and sustaining optimal physical fitness. For instance, many referees, including those at the international level, lack tailored fitness regimens due to their tightly packed schedules [ 11 ]. Even when accessible online, such as through manuals or video tutorials, specific workouts and structured training plans lack oversight [ 12 ].…”