INVESTIGATING THE EFFECT OF ISOTONIC SPORTS DRINK ON FEMALE FOOTBALL PLAYERS’ PHYSICAL AND MENTAL PERFORMANCE
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Isotonic Sports Drink, Female, Football, Players, Mental Performance
Abstract
The present study has attempted to evaluate the influence of isotonic sports drinks on the female football players' physical and mental performance. A sample of thirty female football players of Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, was drawn for the research study. A randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled crossover design was adopted to assess the effects of such drinks.The players were divided into two groups: experimental and control, on a random basis. To establish the hydration status and its performance effects, isotonic sports drinks such as Gatorade were given to the experimental group while the control group received a placebo drink. Physical fitness was then measured for both groups pertaining to speed, agility, and endurance; besides, the profile of mood states questionnaire was also applied to measure the mood states of the players in both groups.The results indicated that, in comparison with the control group, the physical performance, hydration status, and mood state of players were significantly improved after ingesting an isotonic sports drink in the experimental group.
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Safa Aslam
M.Phil Scholar, Department of Sport Sciences & Physical Education, University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan.
Yasmeen Tabassum
Assistant Professor, Department of Sport Sciences & Physical Education, University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan.
Amna Javaid
Lecturer, Govt Graduate College for Women Township Lahore.
Nazia Nazir
Assistant Director Sports, DPI(Directorate of Public Instruction) Colleges Punjab.
Hurria Hussein
PhD Scholar, Department of Sport Sciences & Physical Education, University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan.
Badar Mohy ud Din
PhD Scholar, Department of Sport Sciences & Physical Education, University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan.
Muhammad Abdul Jabar Adnan
Lecturer, Department of Sport Sciences & Physical Education, University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan.
Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Butt
Professor, Department of Sport Sciences & Physical Education, University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan.