Anthropometric Characteristic, Somatotype and Body Composition of Canadian Female Rowers

Abstract

Canadian female rowers were evaluated for their anthropometrical characteristics including somatotype and body composition to evaluate them with their international counterparts. 31 female rowers with an average age of 28.6 ±3.4 ( range 19-33) yr of different local clubs were assessed during their peak season time. Part of the measurements were done during the fulfilment of assignment for ISAK Kianthropometry accreditation course in Canada and part of the measurements were done during the fitness assessment of rowers at local clubs. Somatotype was assessed using Heath-Carter method and body composition (Fat%) was assessed by surface anthropometry. Endomorphic mesomorph (3.1±0.5 ─4.1±0.6 ─2.3±0.7 ) body type was observed in average with an average 23.4(±2.9) % body fat. Average waist-hip ratio was 0.74 (±0.4) .Canadian female rowers of the present study possessed more than average muscularity with slightly higher body fat % . The present study recommended more muscularity with less body fat % for the Canadian female rowers. The study also recommended a change in body type from endomorphic mesomorph to ectomorphic mesomoeph .

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