Effects of Coconut Sport Gel on Anaerobic Capacity and Cognitive Performance in Soccer Players

Wong, Jheng Yie (2019) Effects of Coconut Sport Gel on Anaerobic Capacity and Cognitive Performance in Soccer Players. Final Year Project (Bachelor), Tunku Abdul Rahman University College.

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of coconut sports gel (CSG) on anaerobic capacity and cognitive performance in soccer players. A total of 8 soccer players age: 21 ± 1.9 years old; weight: 62.5 ± 6.4 kg; height: 171.5 ± 6.0 cm; average VO2max: 52.5 ± 1.5 ml.kg.min-1 participated in this study. Subjects underwent 1 preliminary testing and 2 experimental trials (CSG and placebo (PLA)). Each trial consisted of 3 series of cognitive and physical tests in the order of concentration test (C), reaction time (RT), vertical jump (VJ) and repeated sprint ability (RSA) interlaced with dehydration protocol and ingestion/ recovery. There were at least 7 days apart between trials. Results showed that both trials had no significant difference in terms of hydration measures, cognitive performance and anaerobic capacity (p<0.05). Besides, the absence in muscle glycogen depletion also was unable to demonstrate an effect on performance from the CSG. Hence, it is concluded that 2.0-2.5% of body weight loss (BWL) through exercise induced dehydration has no significant effect on anaerobic capacity and cognitive performance in soccer players.