Body composition of young soccer players

Kovačević, Erol; Čaušević, Denis; Spicer, Seth; Kovač, Siniša; Doder, Ivor; Likic, Slavenko; Metikoš, Boris

doi:10.35469/ak.2022.367

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“…Body height was determined using a stadiometer (BSM370, InBody, Korea) (Čaušević et al 2023; Čović et al 2023), while body mass, percentage and quantity of fat and muscle tissue were measured using a BIA scale (Inbody 370) as advised in previous studies Mašić et al 2024;Kovačević et al 2022. Skinfold thickness on the back, biceps, triceps, abdomen, thigh, and calf was measured using a caliper.…”

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Anthropometric Profile of Elite Male and Female Cadet Taekwondo Competitors

Mekić,

Lakota,

Živković

et al. 2024

ijok

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Introduction: Taekwondo has developed into an Olympic sport, which means that a thorough understanding of the main Taekwondo athletes and competitors' characteristics is necessary. This study investigated the fundamental anthropometric measurements of high-level Taekwondo athletes, with a particular focus on disparities between genders. The objective of this study was to assess and contrast the physical attributes of elite Taekwondo athletes, specifically examining the differences between males and females. Methods: A group of 28 highly skilled Taekwondo athletes, consisting of 14 female and 14 male cadets participated in this study. Results: The results showed a significant difference between male and female competitors' anthropometric variables, most notably in skinfold thickness and fat tissue proportion (p≤ 0.01). Conclusion: Accordingly, these data can help taekwondo specialists in the early stages of selection, especially when advanced examinations are impossible. Further studies profiling this group of responders should include more characteristics to help practitioners recognize talents and create training program goals.

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Section: Body Composition Measurementsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Anthropometric Profile of Elite Male and Female Cadet Taekwondo Competitors

Mekić,

Lakota,

Živković

et al. 2024

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Physical Attributes of Young Football Players in Correlation With Their Playing Positions

MİÇOOĞULLARI

2024

The Online Journal of Recreation and Sports

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The aim of this study is to examine the differences in height, weight, and body mass index values among young amateur football players according to their positions and try to put forth the significance of these differences in talent selection and in establishing a general anthropometric profile of a football team. A total of 121 youth football players from the Nevşehir U17 amateur league in Türkiye participated in the research, during which their body height, weight, and Body Mass Index (BMI) were measured. When the study results were examined, goalkeepers obtained better values in the height variable compared to defenders, midfielders, and forwards. The lowest height values were found among midfield players, while defenders and forwards had similar values. In terms of weight variable, goalkeepers were found to have higher weight compared to players in other positions. Midfielders had the lowest weight among the groups. As for the body mass index variable, goalkeepers again reached the highest values, while midfielders had the lowest values. These findings indicate that the anthropometric characteristics of players at the U17 level vary depending on their playing positions. This observation suggests that the anthropometric features of players may differ based on the tactical aspects of the game. Football practitioners can leverage these study findings to gain a comprehensive understanding and interpretation of anthropometric characteristics and their implications for player positions. Furthermore, this knowledge can aid in providing tailored training programs aimed at evaluating and enhancing soccer-specific skills in relation to these factors. Awareness of these observed differences could also contribute to the early selection of promising players.

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Effects of 5-week detraining period on body composition of professional soccer players

Causevic,

Mustafovic,

Rani

et al. 2024

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Purpose. The aim of the study was to examine the effects of five weeks detraining period on body composition changes in elite professional Indonesian male soccer players. Material and methods. The body composition of 24 top-level male soccer players (age: 26.33 ± 4.06 years) competing in First League of Indonesia was measured before and after the 5-weeks detraining period. Body composition variables, including body mass, body fat percentage, fat-free mass, and total body water percentage, were measured using the bioelectrical impedance method. The results. The paired samples T-test showed significant changes in the means of body composition variables for body fat percentage, fat-free mass, and total body water percentage. Mean values for body fat percentage increased during the detraining period from 10.87 ± 2.47% to 11.98 ± 2.75% (10.3%). A decrease in mean values for fat-free mass (61.34 ± 5.74 kg to 59.80 ± 6.22; 2.49%) and total body water percentage (from 65.13 ± 1.84% to 64.40 ± 1.99%; 1.12%) was observed. No significant changes occurred in body mass (from 69.05 ± 8.07 kg to 69.05 ± 8.48 kg; 0.04%) from initial to final testing. Conclusions. Since there was a significant difference in body fat percentage, fat-free mass, and total body water percentage% before and after detraining period., it is suggested that 5 weeks of detraining period. for the professional soccer players may not be necessary, and the duration should be shortened to maintain body composition status.

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Body composition of young soccer players

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Anthropometric Profile of Elite Male and Female Cadet Taekwondo Competitors

Anthropometric Profile of Elite Male and Female Cadet Taekwondo Competitors

Physical Attributes of Young Football Players in Correlation With Their Playing Positions

Effects of 5-week detraining period on body composition of professional soccer players

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