CARDIORESPIRATORY ACTIVITY IN SKILLED UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL AND VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS

Abstract

Aim. This study aims to identify the differences in cardiorespiratory performance in skilled basketball and volleyball players within the framework of a comparative analysis of heart rate and respiratory function. Materials and methods. The sample involved 23 skilled male athletes from university basketball and volleyball teams (Volga Region Academy of Physical Education, Sports and Tourism, Kazan; Katanov Khakass State University, Abakan, Russia). Respiratory function was assessed by the timed inspiratory capacity test, the timed expiratory capacity test, respiratory frequency and vital capacity measurements. Assessment of cardiovascular performance included blood pressure, heart rate ranges, the Ruffier test, and the Robinson test. Results. Data was subject to statistical analysis. Our results show that basketball players exhibit superior cardiorespiratory efficiency compared to volleyball players (p < 0.05). Conclusion. The findings suggest that the higher intensity of training and competitive demands in basketball contribute to enhanced cardiovascular and respiratory performance in these athletes.