Examination on the anthropometric features and somatotypes of the male children at the age of 16

Polat, Yahya; Biçer, Mürsel; Patlar, Süleyman; Akıl, Mustafa; Günay, Mehmet; Çelenk, Çağrı

doi:10.1016/j.scispo.2010.09.008

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“…Therefore, despite Allievi A and Juniores had the same height, Juniores had lower values than Allievi A (93 cm) in sitting height. The results of our study were higher than the study by Polat et al (36) and Figueiredo et al (21) on Portuguese young soccer players (11-12 years and 13-14 years). Polat et al (36), examining male children at the age of 16 years, have found sitting height value of soccer to be significantly higher than the sedentary.…”

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“…The results of our study were higher than the study by Polat et al (36) and Figueiredo et al (21) on Portuguese young soccer players (11-12 years and 13-14 years). Polat et al (36), examining male children at the age of 16 years, have found sitting height value of soccer to be significantly higher than the sedentary. Body mass index and standing height are the most used inexpensive tools to evaluate the body composition.…”

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Anthropometric and Somatotype Characteristics of Young Soccer Players

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Vetrano

Camolese

et al. 2015

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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Considering that anthropometric parameters are important factors in the performance of the soccer players, the aim of this study was to explore the differences in anthropometric and somatotype characteristics of Italian young soccer players. Weight, height, body mass index, and somatotype of 112 young soccer players, grouped in Giovanissimi "A" (14 years), "B" (13 years), and "C" (12 years) as well as Allievi "B" (15 years) and "A" (16 years) and "Juniores" (older than 17 years), were evaluated. Statistical analysis tests were computed at p ≤ 0.05, and an analysis of variance for each somatotype was calculated to analyze the main effects and interactions of the factors: categories, subcategories, and playing position. Bonferroni's post hoc analysis was used to identify differences among mean values. Considering all subjects, we have found significant differences in categories, subcategories, and playing position between anthropometric values and a somatotype value of 2.8-3.8-2.9. Significant differences have found among goalkeepers and the others playing position in endomorphy (p ≤ 0.001) and with defenders and midfielders in ectomorphy (p < 0.01) components, whereas no differences in mesomorphy. Analyzing the interaction between subcategories and playing position factors, a significant effect was found only in the endomorphy component (p = 0.05). The analysis of anthropometric characteristic of Italian young soccer players indicates that players have high muscularity value and low adiposity. This study showed the presence of somatotype differences for playing position within categories also in the youngest categories and subcategories, in particular, in the endomorphy component. Young soccer players should be trained with more appropriate and specific training load to avoid the increased injury risk during adolescence.

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confidence: 86%