Anthropometric Measurements Variation among Top Sportsmen in Different Sports

Journal of Islamic Studies

卷:2

关键词: anthropometric measurements;    Sportsmen;    soccer;    basketball;    Volleyball;    handball;    swimming;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The purpose of the study was to compare various anthmpometn'c measurements of top sportsmen playing soccer, basketball, Vol.leyball, handball, swimming, and track and field, and to analyze chronological and sports ages effects. Subjects were 84 first class Saudi players. Variables were 29: 16 cir- cumferences and 10 lengths of body parts, in addition to chronological and sports ages and the sport played. Results showed that chronological age is more related to lengths, while sports age is more related to circumferences. Handball players were superior to soccer, Vol.leyball, track and field, and swimming players in circumferences. Basketball players were superior to soccer, Vol.leyball, track and field, and swimming players in some circumferences and some lengths.

【 授权许可】

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