Abstract:

This study evaluated the effect of selective loads periodization on incidence of injuries in professional female Futsal players during competitive season. Twelve elite female Futsal players from Kindermann team (Brazil) participated in the study. The training was divided in four periods (preparatory, competitive, final competitive and transition period) and composed of 10 mesocycles. Mesocycles were composed of 4 weeks, divided in 4 microcycles of 7 days. Physical capacities changed in each training mesocycle. Were evaluated: percentages of the application of training in physical capacities and technical/tactical training in each mesocycle, training volume of the physical capacities of each mesocycle and incidence of injuries in the preparatory period (PP), competitive period (CP) and final preparatory period (FCP). Results showed that a) in the PP aerobic and muscular endurance (40%), lower limb flexibility (20%), muscle power (20%), agility/speed (20%) and submaximal strength (15%) were developed; b) in the CP and FCP had more emphasis on technical and tactical structures (60%) and maintained physical capacities, changing slightly the volume and intensity and c) injuries total was 17%. Selective loads periodization is adequate and attends the requirements of the sport decreasing the incidence of injuries during competitive season in female Futsal players. 

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