Physiological profile of female soccer athlete

The purpose of this study was to develop a physiological profile of LNIPE female soccer athlete. Variables selected for the study were breath holding capacity, body's fat percentage, resting heart rate, vital capacity, respiratory rate and maximum oxygen consumption. The data for the study were collected from 20 female soccer players who represented LNIPE, Gwalior in inter-university competition. The physiological profile of the female soccer player was compiled from results of each variable tested by the researcher. The findings of the study were as follows, breath holding capacity 49.65±17.04 seconds; body fat percentage 15.74±2.13%; resting heart rate 56.60±8.06 beats per minute; vital capacity 3.23±63liter; respiratory rate 14.05±2.62 times/min; maximum oxygen uptake (VO2 max.) 41.75±4.08 ml/gm/min. Identification and measurement of these key physiological variables of the female soccer athlete may provide the standards and a baseline for trainers, coaches, players and future investigators.