Login (DCU Staff Only)
Login (DCU Staff Only)

DORAS | DCU Research Repository

Explore open access research and scholarly works from DCU

Advanced Search

Peak Speed in Gaelic Games: A Systematic Review of GPS Methods

McGuinness, Eddie orcid logoORCID: 0000-0001-8958-8514, Beattie, Kris, Lyons, Mark, Lane, Aoife orcid logoORCID: 0009-0007-3449-8598, Higginbotham, Clement orcid logoORCID: 0000-0001-8100-6276 and Healy, Robin orcid logoORCID: 0000-0002-5305-370X (2023) Peak Speed in Gaelic Games: A Systematic Review of GPS Methods. International Journal of Kinesiology and Sports Science, 11 (4). p. 25. ISSN 2202-946X

Abstract
Background: Peak speed is an essential physical quality in Gaelic games due to the offensive, defensive, and transitional nature of the sports. Objectives: The aims of the study were to systematically search the literature for studies examining peak speed during Gaelic games match-play using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, to assess the GPS methodologies implemented and report normative values for peak speed by sport. Methods: Keywords were combined to search and identify studies reporting peak speed values recorded using GPS technology during Gaelic games match-play. Key details such as GPS brand/model, number of satellites connected, and firmware version were extracted. A risk of bias tool was designed to rate the level of detection bias within each study. Results: Twenty-one (N=21) studies met the inclusion criteria. Eight studies examined peak speed in hurling and men’s Gaelic football, respectively, while four camogie and one ladies Gaelic football study were identified. Twenty-nine percent (29%) of included studies were graded as having a high risk of bias in at least one category. Peak speeds between 7.81 to 9.97 m·s-1 were reported in hurling and men’s Gaelic football and between 5.88 to 7.45 m·s-1 in camogie and ladies’ Gaelic football. Conclusions: The dearth of literature examining peak speed in both female sports requires additional investigation, particularly in relation to the sprint profile of ladies Gaelic football. It is recommended that practitioners are cognisant of the methodological considerations which can be used as a ‘checklist’ to ensure accurate and reliable data are collected when using GPS technology to monitor peak speed.
Metadata
Item Type:Article (Published)
Refereed:Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:Gaelic Football, Hurling, Camogie, Ladies Gaelic Football, Player Monitoring, Maximum Velocity, GNSS, Maximum Sprinting Speed
Subjects:Medical Sciences > Health
Medical Sciences > Performance
Medical Sciences > Sports sciences
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Science and Health > School of Health and Human Performance
Publisher:Australian International Academic Centre (AIAC)
Official URL:https://journals.aiac.org.au/index.php/IJKSS/artic...
Copyright Information:Authors
ID Code:33184
Deposited On:12 Aug 2026 10:17 by Eimear Maher . Last Modified 12 Aug 2026 10:17
Documents

Full text available as:

[thumbnail of McGuinness2023_Peak Speed in Gaelic Games A Systematic Review of GPS Methods copy.pdf]
Preview
PDF - Requires a PDF viewer such as GSview, Xpdf or Adobe Acrobat Reader
Creative Commons: Attribution 4.0
1MB
Metrics

Altmetric Badge

Dimensions Badge

Downloads

Downloads

Downloads per month over past year

Archive Staff Only: edit this record