BODY SYSTEMS USED IN SOCCER

Lachlan Vella

Energy System

In soccer, the muscles rely on three major systems to supply the energy needs these include the intermediate, glycolytic and oxygen energy systems.

Oxygen Energy System For a long term energy endurance activity like

soccer, the muscles use the oxidation system. In this system, oxygen is used to oxidized long chain fatty acid, protein and glucose which generate energy.

Intermediate Energy System The intermediate energy systems are

nonoxidative they do not use oxygen but these systems generate energy through the use of adenosine triphosphate and creatine phosphate.

Glycolytic Energy System In the glycolytic system which is also

nonoxidative, glycolytic is used to produce energy. Glycogen it is a storage form of glucose.

Muscular System

The muscular used in soccer uses different parts of the body including the arms, the core, the thighs and the leg.

The arms Arm musculature is an important part

of the overall strength of a soccer player. If you have good biceps, triceps and shoulders it will help you increase the stature that is useful when shielding the ball. Also if you have good arm muscles you can throw the ball further when it’s a throw in.

The Core The core muscles consist of the area from under your chest

to the start of the pelvic region. Developing this area, players can improve their balance and their overall stamina. If you develop the core it decreases the rates of back and lower extremity injury.

The Thighs The muscles of the thigh include three muscle groups these

include the anterior, posterior and adductors. The most important of these muscle groups are the anterior muscles that consist of the four muscles that make up the quadriceps and the posterior muscles that contain the hamstring. The anterior muscles are like the powerhouse of the body and provide the player with short bursts of energy to allow the player to sprint or maintain a steady jog while playing.

The Legs The leg muscles are the muscles

that go from the knee to the ankle. This muscle group supports the knee and the ankle joints and allows the soccer player to sprint, cut quickly and control the muscles of the foot. The calf muscle is the most prominent muscle of the lower leg. The two heads of this muscle join together to form an attachment to the heel commonly known as the Achilles tendon and is a common site of injury. It is important for players to develop this muscle group to balance out the powerful muscles of the thigh.

Hydration System

Soccer matches place reasonable demands on both fluid and carbohydrate of the players. Players with depleted muscle glycogen stores had a lower average speed and covered less ground than their team mates in the second half of the match. Sweat losses of 1.0-2.5 litres of a 90 minute game in cool conditions and approximately 4 litres during hot conditions. The fluid intake of the players is typically less than half of the sweat rate.

When playing soccer it is important to drink well during warm ups and as well as during half time. Drink sports drinks that encourage better fluid intake because of their taste, as well as supplying extra fuel for the match.

Skeletal System

The gliding jointThe gliding joint in the ankle allows you to hold the ball in place without having your foot going severely sideways.

The hinge point The hinge point in your knees lets you kick the ball with more power and gives you more control over the ball. It also allows us to run.

The pivot jointThe pivot joint in your neck lets you turn your neck in the direction the ball is coming so you are able to head the ball.

Ball and socket joint The ball and socket joint in your shoulder

allows you to hold the ball over you head for a throw in.

Respiratory System

The respiratory systemThe respiratory system consists of all structures which are used in the process of breathing and supplying our bodies with oxygen. Mouth and nose- air is warmed and filtered and passed through the larynx and pharynx. Trachea- or windpipe carries air towards the lungs.Bronchi- the trachea splits into two bronchi, one leads to the left lung and the other to the right.

Bronchioles- once within the lungs the bronchi continue to divide into these smaller tubes.Alveoli- the bronchioles end in small sacks called alveoli.

Circulatory System

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Bibliography

http://www.livestrong.com/article/466311-muscles-used-to-play-soccer/

http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/nutrition/factsheets/sports/soccer

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