Physiological analysis of the phase before the respiratory compensation point (RCP) and until exhaustion, and some physical abilities of handball players

Abstract

Abstract

The aim of the study was to identify the timing of the occurrence of the first and second ventilatory threshold breakpoints, as well as to identify the physiological characteristics at the stages of the first and second ventilatory breakpoints and up to the point of exhaustion. Additionally, the study aimed to examine the relationship between physiological variables and specific physical abilities at the first and second breakpoints for handball players. The research included a series of questions about the physiological characteristics and their relationship with the occurrence of the first and second ventilatory thresholds due to physical effort, as well as the point of ventilatory compensation for performance endurance. The researcher adopted the descriptive approach and tested players from Karbala Club and Kufa Club for handball, totalling (14) players. Functional and physical tests were conducted to reach the results, which confirmed the presence of two points marking the occurrence of the first and second ventilatory thresholds for handball players. The most important conclusion reached by the researcher was the importance of conducting physiological tests and scientifically determining the timing for handball players, as well as determining the ventilatory compensation point for each player periodically to assist in designing specialized training programs.