Analysis of Somatotype of Top Young Race Walkers by Means of the Heath-Carter Method

Abstract

The aim of this study was to analyze the somatotypes of top young race walkers in Europe. For the analysis of their somatotype, the Heath-Carter method was used. By applying digital anthropometry and computer programs, the somatotypes of 44 participants aged 15 to 17, sports walkers of both genders (21 boys and 23 girls), were determined. Based on the analysis, extensive data were obtained on the somatotype of top young race walkers, where a large number of groups emerged. Among the boys, there are three groups of somatotypes: ectomorph-mesomorph (1.8-6.7-4.1), mesomorph-ectomorph (1.4-4.2-5.6) and mesomorph-ectomorph (1.7-5.1-5.1). The results showed that as many as 7 different groups of somatotypes can be found among the girls: endomorph-mesomorph (4.5-7.9-2.4), ectomorph-mesomorph (3.5-6.4-4.3), central (3.1-3.7-4.0), balanced mesomorph (3.5-6.0-3.6), balanced ectomorph (2.7-1.6-6.4), mesomorph-ectomorph (3.3-5.0-4.7), mesomorph-ectomorph (2.7-4.4-5.2). The analyzed somatotypes of top young race walkers indicate the considerable heterogeneity of the group of participants. The intermediate somatotype among the males is defined as ectomorph-mesomorph (1.7-6.1-4.5), whereas the intermediate somatotype among the females is defined as a central somatotype (3.5-5.5-4.0).

Assessment and Comparative Analysis of Individual Temperament and Somatotype in Young Athletes According to Iranian Traditional Medicine and Heath-Carter Method

“…Also Zar A, et al [27] observed that there is a significant correlation with the level of body activity and Blood temperament and that is in accordance with founding about mesomorph components. It is observed that most of the trained mail martial art players mostly have mesomorph somatotypes [5] and this finding might partially explained that mesomorphy component provides a comparative advantage to these players which is indeed similar to those of Mahdizadeh R [29] and our findings. Gualdi-Russo E, and Graziani I [36] in 1993 determined the somatotypes of 717 male young sport participants and found that the mesomorphy component was greater than the other two components [36].…”

“…Some of them believe that differences in body types can clearly determine athlete's success or failure in the most type of competitions. According to some authors, in order to create athlete's profile, It's very essential in all branches of sports and each sports needs specific body type from athletes [2][3][4][5]. Sheldon WH, et al 1940 [6], one of the older pioneer of somatotype's researchers, reconstructed the term somatotypes and they build their own typology starting from the three primary germ layers.…”

Evaluation of relationship of physical fitness index (PFI) with mizaj in young individuals

“…Mahdizadeh R in 2013 argued that individual temperament is a determinative factor of human motivation to have body activity [12] and damvi mizaj persons have a physical structure that is essential for hard physical activity [13] . Zar A, et al observed that there is a significant correlation with the level of body activity and damvi mizaj is in accordance with mesomorph somatotype components [16] which was mostly observed in trained martial art players in another study [17] . This suggests that results of our study that Damvi mizaj has highest mean physical fitness index is in concordance with these studies.…”

Identifikasi Somatotype Pada Atlet Beladiri Tarung Derajat Kategori Seni Gerak

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