Exercise testing of aerobic and anaerobic performance in team sports

Course Information
TitleΕργομετρική αξιολόγηση της αερόβιας και αναερόβιας ικανότητας στα ομαδικά αθλήματα / Exercise testing of aerobic and anaerobic performance in team sports
CodeΓΚ3801
FacultyPhysical Education and Sport Science
SchoolPhysical Education and Sport Science (Serres)
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter/Spring
CoordinatorAndreas Zafeiridis
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID600016295

Programme of Study: UPS of School of Physical Education and Sports Science in Serres (2014)

Registered students: 10
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
KORMOSTheoretical ElectiveWinter/Spring-3
Class Information
Academic Year2025 – 2026
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Weekly Hours2
Total Hours26
Class ID
600275701
SectionInstructors
1. Τμήμα Ενεργών φοιτητώνAndreas Zafeiridis
2. ΦΟΙΤΗΤΕΣ ΠΑΛΑΙΟΤΕΡΩΝ ΕΤΩΝ (μόνο για εξετάσεις)Andreas Zafeiridis
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Digital Course Content
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, students will acquire the following knowledge, skills, and competencies: • Knowledge: (i) Identify and describe the fundamental principles of ergospirometry and the assessment of aerobic and anaerobic capacity, specifically applied to team sports, (ii) Understand the theoretical protocols for measuring VO₂max and determining ventilatory and lactate thresholds, as used in evaluating athletes in football, basketball, handball, volleyball, and other team sports, and (iii) Comprehend the significance of performance assessment as a tool for individualized training program design in the context of team sports. • Skills: (i) Accurately apply laboratory and field protocols for aerobic and anaerobic capacity testing, tailored to the demands of team sport athletes, (ii) Calculate, record, and evaluate performance results from VO₂max tests, ventilatory and lactate thresholds, as well as anaerobic assessments such as the Wingate or sport-specific intermittent field tests, and (iii) Analyze ergometric data using up-to-date tools and scientific methods, providing valid and practical feedback to coaching and performance staff. • Competencies: (i) Design, adapt, and evaluate training programs based on ergometric data and the specific energy demands of team sports, (ii) Collaborate effectively with peers and coaching staff during laboratory sessions and field assessments, demonstrating professionalism and responsibility, and (iii) Select and implement appropriate assessment methods depending on the purpose of testing, the sport, and the athletes’ training level.
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Make decisions
  • Work autonomously
  • Work in teams
  • Work in an interdisciplinary team
  • Generate new research ideas
  • Be critical and self-critical
  • Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Course Aim and Description The course "Ergometric Evaluation of Aerobic and Anaerobic Capacity in Team Sports" focuses on both the theoretical foundation and practical specialization of students in the methods used to assess aerobic and anaerobic capacity within the context of team sports. Participants will be trained in the fundamental principles of cardiopulmonary exercise testing and in the application of protocols for measuring maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂max), ventilatory threshold, lactate threshold, and anaerobic capacity. Assessment techniques include both laboratory-based methods, such as treadmill and cycle ergometer tests with gas analysis, and field-based protocols like the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test, 30-15 Intermittent Fitness Test, and the Wingate Anaerobic Test. Special emphasis is placed on the interpretation of ergometric data and its translation into the development of individualized and sport-specific training interventions aimed at optimizing performance. The course combines theoretical lectures, laboratory-based exercises, and field/outdoor applications, providing a comprehensive approach to performance evaluation in team sports. Course Learning Objectives Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: • Identify the fundamental theoretical principles of cardiopulmonary exercise testing and aerobic capacity assessment, specifically within the context of team sports. • Apply VO₂max and threshold measurement protocols in both laboratory and sport-specific field environments for team sport athletes. • Analyze and interpret cardiopulmonary and anaerobic performance data to assess the physical fitness profiles of players in team-based settings. • Implement field-based testing protocols (e.g., Yo-Yo test, 30-15 Intermittent Fitness Test) for the evaluation of aerobic and anaerobic capacity in team sport athletes. • Integrate ergometric findings into the individualized planning and adjustment of training programs tailored to the performance needs of athletes in team sports. Teaching Units • Fundamental principles and approaches in aerobic capacity assessment – Basic principles of spiroergometry • Protocols for measuring VO₂max and anaerobic threshold in team sports (theory) • Protocols for measuring aerobic capacity in team sports (practice - laboratory) • Protocols for measuring aerobic capacity in team sports (practice - field) • Protocols for measuring aerobic capacity in team sports (practice - field) • Calculation - evaluation - interpretation of VO₂max results • Calculation and evaluation of the respiratory threshold • Calculation and evaluation of the lactate threshold • Evaluation of anaerobic capacity – Basic principles (theory) • Evaluation of anaerobic capacity in team sports (practice - laboratory) • Evaluation of anaerobic capacity in team sports (practice - field) • Linking exercise testing results with training program design • Oral presentation of exercise testing results and reporting
Keywords
exercise testing, exercise prescription, aerobic capacity, maximal oxygen consumption, anaerobic capacity, team sports and physical performance, lactate
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Slide presentations
  • Interactive excersises
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures200.8
Laboratory Work200.8
Fieldwork100.4
Reading Assigment120.5
Written assigments140.5
Exams20.1
Total783
Student Assessment
Description
The evaluation of participating students includes three assessment methods for formative and summative evaluation of the achievement of the Learning Outcomes: • Participation in laboratory sessions during the semester • Oral Examination at the end of the semester: a. Multiple-choice questions (50%), b. Short-answer questions (50% of the grade). The scoring units for each question are clearly indicated in the examination paper, and c. Presentation in class at the end of the semester The final grade will be calculated taking into account the weight of each assessment type. A minimum score of 50% must be achieved in order for the overall assessment to be considered successful. The grading criteria are provided at the end of the syllabus and are communicated in writing to students at the beginning of the semester. The course syllabus is posted online and in the department’s study guide. Additionally, during the semester, students have the opportunity to assess their knowledge and understanding of the course material by answering sample questions. Detailed instructions on the written examination procedures are provided during the first and last class sessions. Assignments Grade Allocation Exam Day Participation in labs 10% During the semester Oral exams 70% Examination week In-class presentation 20% End of the semester
Student Assessment methods
  • Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
  • Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
  • Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
• Εργομετρία, Έκδοση: 3η έκδ./2015, Κλεισούρας Β., ISBN: 9789963258031, BROKEN HILL PUBLISHERS LTD • Σχεδιασμός και προγραμματισμός της αθλητικής προπόνησης, Έκδοση: 1/2020, Βεληγκέκας Π., Μπογδάνης Γ., Παραδείσης Γ., ISBN: 9789925575732, BROKEN HILL PUBLISHERS LTD • Εργαστήρια Εργοφυσιολογίας, Έκδοση: 1/2020, Haff G. , Dumke C., ISBN: 9789606080623, Eκδόσεις Κωνσταντάρας
Additional bibliography for study
Δημοσιεύσεις με νέα ερευνητικά δεδομένα Διαφάνειες του μαθήματος
Last Update
25-06-2025