| dc.description.abstract | Handball matches place diverse physical demands on players, which over the course of games
may result in fatigue and decreased activity levels. However, studies are limited, and activity
profiles are often obtained using video recordings, although this instrument may not be
sensitive for capturing short-lasting handball-specific movements. The purpose of this master
thesis is therefore to examine activity profiles and fatigue development, for teams and
individual players of both genders, using modern microtechnology devices.
A microtechnology device (Catapult OptimEye S5) was worn by elite players in a female
national team (6 matches, n = 55 samples), and a male national recruit team (3 matches, n =
36 samples), during international tournament matches. Activity profiles were examined on a
team- and individual player level, with special regards to possible fatigue development during
games. Analyses were performed for Player Load™, accelerations, decelerations, and changes
of direction (CoD), as well as high- and moderate-intensity efforts combined (HMI) and lowintensity
efforts (LI), all relative to playing time. | nb_NO |
