Physiological Load Imposed on the Ice-hockey Goalkeeper in a Match

4 ABSTRACT Thesis title: Physiological Load Imposed on the Ice-hockey Goalkeeper in a Match Thesis goals: - To describe the load imposed on the goalkeeper during ice-hockey matches - To compare the results of laboratory measurements with other studies - To describe the goalkeeper's load during the game within the defence third - To describe the goalkeeper's load during the game outside of the defence third - To describe the goalkeeper's load during the power play within the defence third Methods: The thesis presents a descriptive case study based on monitoring the heart rate of an ice-hockey goalkeeper during the match. The results were obtained through observations and a record of the goalkeeper's heart rate. The study was realized during three ice-hockey matches. Results: - The goalkeeper's heart rate was above the aerobic threshold - In comparison with other studies the laboratory test results were lower - For most of the game within the defence third the goalkeeper's heart rate was above the aerobic threshold - During the game outside of the defence third the goalkeeper's heart rate was mostly below the aerobic threshold - During the power play within the defence third the goalkeeper's heart rate was above the aerobic threshold Key terms: ice-hockey, goalkeeper, physiological load during the match,..