The comparison aerobic capacities and some physiological parameters of the elite basketball players and sportswomen who exercise regularly

In this study, it is aimed to determine and compare the parameters of resting heart rates (İKH), maximum heart rates (MKH), maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max) levels, body compositions, flexibility levels, short distance running times of the National Female Basketball Team players who played at least 3 years in professional league and sportswomen who exercise with cardio and weight training in a gym center at least 3 days in a week and at least 3 years.15 sportswomen who play in 2006-2007 National Female Basketball Team and sportswomen, still working in Mars Athletic Club attended this research.The study is applied to 15 sportswomen who play in 2006-2007 National Female Basketball Team and 14 sportswomen, still working in Mars Athletic Club (totally 29 sportswomen).To determine sportswomen? physical fitness and aerobic capacity, physical fitness test is applied.Resting heart rate, the height, body composition assessment, sprint running time, maximal aerobic capacity and flexibility of the sportswomen are measured and compared with the literature.At the result of this study; comparing the test result of the elite level female basketball players and sportswomen who exercise regularly with other elite level female basketball players and sportswomen who exercise regularly, it was seen that; the physical properties are nearly same but, the maximal aerobic capacities (VO2max) are defective.This study is important for not being more studies about sportswomen who exercise regularly on literature and choosing and educating elite level female basketball players.Keywords: Elite Level Female Basketball Players, Sportswomen, Physical Fitness, Maximal Aerobic Capacity.