This study compared the physical fitness, blood properties, and nutritional intake of female college soccer players with those of age-matched college students. The results were summarized as follows; 1) %Fat of female college soccer players were significantly lower than those of sedentary students: 19± 3% vs 23±2%. 2) Estimated VO_2 max of female college soccer players were significantly higher than those of sedentary students: 38.3±3.7ml/kg/min vs 31.3±3.0ml/kg/min. 3) Serum concentrations of LDH and CPK of female soccer players were higher than those of sedentary students. 4) Serum concentrations of HDL-C of female college soccer players were also higher than those of the sedentary students. 5) Blood Hb and Hct values of female college soccer players were lower than those of sedentary students. 6) Nutritional intake of female college soccer players were slightly higher than those of sedentary students, however their intake was considered less than the required intake for athletes who perform regular training.
