Profile of Aerobic Endurance Level (VO2Max) for Each Position of Soccer Academy Athletes Age 17 at Cilegon City

Abstract

In the sport of soccer, the most dominant component of physical condition is aerobic endurance ability. The aim of this research was to determine the level of aerobic endurance in the positions of the back, middle and front players. The method in this research uses ex post facto, with a quantitative type of research. The research design uses a quantitative descriptive approach. The subjects in the research were IGOR, PERSIC, and MSFA Football Schools (SSB) with a total of 30 players. The technique used in sampling is purposive sampling. The overall research results obtained are in the sufficient category. The conclusion of this research is that in the three positions analyzed by the researcher there are no significant differences in the three positions. So researchers can provide suggestions that school football teams can increase the players' endurance through various methods and types of training that can help increase the players' endurance.