The aim of this study was to verify the total distance covered by soccer players of different positions during a match. The sample consisted of 11 athletes from a soccer team of Pelotas city / RS and the total distance was measured by pedometers. Significant difference distance was verified between midfielders and strikers. The average distance in the 1st time was greater than the mean distance in 2nd (5.9 km vs. 5.2 km, p <0.05). The distance was negatively correlated with fat percentage (r =- 0.6, p <0.05). The use of pedometers was effective for the proposed goal, giving the trainers and researchers a practical and affordable alternative to the measurement in female soccer players.
soccer; employee performance appraisal; women; sports training
