Match Analysis Introductions

A.Y. 2024/2025
6
Max ECTS
42
Overall hours
SSD
M-EDF/02
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The purpose of this course is the training and match analysis in élite soccer. The main goal is to reviews the recent scientific literature about the determination of physiological and locomotor profile in soccer players. Different areas as player assessment and training/recovery monitoring will be take into consideration for training purposes.
Expected learning outcomes
The student will develop expertise on the methodological assessments of physiological and locomotor parameters both for trainings and matches. These data will be useful for performance assessment and for training purposes in soccer.
Single course

This course can be attended as a single course.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible
Lesson period
year
Course syllabus
· Monitoring systems for evaluating physical performance in soccer players
· Analysis of physical performance: main metrics to determine internal, external and perceived training loads
· Main parameters to evaluate physical match performance
· Main parameters to evaluate training loads (internal, external, etc.)
· Analysis of technical-tactical drills (e.g. small-sided games): review of the literature on the rules management and physical demands
· Analysis of post-match recovery. Evaluation of recovery status
Prerequisites for admission
knowledges about training methodology in team sports.
Teaching methods
Lessons in the lecture hall, practical sessions if needed
Teaching Resources
- Bradley PS, Carling C, Gomez Diaz A, et al. Match performance and physical capacity of players in the top three competitive standards of English professional soccer. Human movement science. 2013;32(4):808-821.

- Carling C. Interpreting physical performance in professional soccer match-play: should we be more pragmatic in our approach? Sports medicine. 2013;43(8):655-663.

- Riboli A, Semeria M, Coratella G, Esposito F. Effect of formation, ball-in-play and ball possession on peak demands in elite soccer. Biol. Sport. 2021;38(2):195-205

- Di Salvo V, Baron R, Tschan H, Calderon Montero FJ, Bachl N, Pigozzi F. Performance characteristics according to playing position in elite soccer. International journal of sports medicine. 2007;28(3):222-227.

- Casamichana D, Castellano J, Calleja-Gonzalez J, San Roman J, Castagna C. Relationship between indicators of training load in soccer players. Journal of strength and conditioning research / National Strength & Conditioning Association. 2013;27(2):369-374.

- Di Salvo V, Gregson W, Atkinson G, Tordoff P, Drust B. Analysis of high intensity activity in Premier League soccer. International journal of sports medicine. 2009;30(3):205-212.

- Bangsbo J, Norregaard L, Thorso F. Activity profile of competition soccer. Can J Sport Sci. 1991;16(2):110-116.

- Halson SL. Monitoring training load to understand fatigue in athletes. Sports medicine. 2014;44 Suppl 2:S139-147.

- Hill-Haas SV, Dawson B, Impellizzeri FM, Coutts AJ. Physiology of small-sided games training in football: a systematic review. Sports medicine. 2011;41(3):199-220.

- Riboli A, Coratella G, Rampichini S, Cé E, Esposito F. Area per player in small-sided games to replicate the external load and estimated physiological match demands in elite soccer players. Plos One. bioRxiv preprint 2020.

- Aughey RJ. Applications of GPS technologies to field sports. International journal of sports physiology and performance. 2011;6(3):295-310.

- Gregson W, Drust B, Atkinson G, Salvo VD. Match-to-match variability of high-speed activities in premier league soccer. International journal of sports medicine. 2010;31(4):237-242.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written exam
M-EDF/02 - SPORT SCIENCES AND METHODOLOGY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 42 hours
Professor: Riboli Andrea
Shifts:
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Professor: Riboli Andrea
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