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