Table 7. Details of time related to training and matches. Data are provided for the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 seasons.
2007-2008 2008-2009 p-value
Training – Pre Season Time / week (mins) Mean (SD) 852.3 (125.5) 615.8 (186.9)
Median (IQR) 845.0 (182.5) 652.5 (255.0) .002
Sessions / week (N) Mean (SD) 15.5 (2.7) 9.9 (2.6)
Median (IQR) 15.0 (3.5) 9.5 (4.0) <.001
Training – In Season Time / week (mins) Mean (SD) 312.0 (80.3) 265.0 (59.0)
Median (IQR) 324.5 (138.0) 262.5 (45.8) .100
Sessions / week (N) Mean (SD) 6.2 (1.5) 5.5 (1.3)
Median (IQR) 6.5 (2.0) 5.0 (1.5) .226
Matches – Total time (mins) 1120 1120