The evaluation of biological maturity in sport

Jovanović, J.

doi:10.5937/snp1901049j

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“…We can find justification for such results in biological and chronological age and poor selection of young athletes. Chronological maturity is the observed period from birth to a given time determinant (Prieto et al, 2005), while biological maturity is defined by a model of functional, morphological, anatomical and biochemical status of the organism that is characteristic of a particular chronological period, imbalance of biological and chronological maturity (Jovanović, 2019). Assessment of biological maturity of young athletes is an important segment of diagnostics, the observed phenomenon of individual human development represents the need to define and determine the biological basis of each individual.…”

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“…The level of biological maturity of athletes during the selection, especially during the training process, should be considered and taken into account when making decisions. Also, determining the position in the team in team sports that are based on current physical characteristics and physical abilities, can lead to early specialization (Jovanović, 2019). The reason why coaches select athletes who are biologically more mature can be found in the fact that volleyball requires handling the ball above the head, manipulating the skills of passing and blocking high balls, the presence of tall players is an irreplaceable success factor (Gaurav et al, 2010).…”

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Differences between functional movement screen and somatotype to young handball and volleyball players

Joksimovic,

Goranovic,

Kukric

et al. 2023

J Physical Educ & Hum Mov

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Introduction. Handball and volleyball are among the world's popular sports, which are played practically in every country at different levels of competition. The aim of this study was to determine the differences in somatotype and morphological characteristics between young handball players and volleyball players as well as the differences in the results of functional body mobility tests between the tested groups. Material and Methods. The research included a sample of 23 female athletes who were divided into two subsamples, as follows. A total of 12 athletes were from the Handball team and a total of 11 athletes were from the Volleyball team. The following anthropometric measurements were conducted: Height and body mass, four skinfolds (triceps, subscapular, supraspinal and calf), breadths (humerus and femur diameters) and girths (arm and calf). Body mass (kg) and body fat (%) of the subjects were measured by the method of bioelectrical impedance (TANITA 545N) with an accuracy of 0.1 kg. Functional Movement Score is a scanning system which includes seven steps (i.e., deep squat, hurdle step, in-line lunge, shoulder mobility, active leg raise, trunk stability push-up, and rotary stability). Results. The results of the study in female handball players recorded a higher percentage of body fat and body mass index compared to female volleyball players (p <.05), while no statistically significant difference was recorded in body weight and height. Analyzing the somatotype of players, it is noticeable that handball players have higher values of endomorphism and mesomorphism, while volleyball players have higher values of ectomorphism. Statistically significant differences were observed in mesomorph and ectomorph (p <.001). In the Functional Movement Screen test, it was noticeable that statistically significant differences were recorded in the two variables (Shoulder mobility and trunk stability push up) in favor of the volleyball players, as well as in the overall standings, while in the other variables no statistically significant difference was recorded. Conclusions. Determining somatotype must occupy the attention of coaches who work with young athletes. Movement-based assessment serves to pinpoint functional deficits (or bio-markers) related to proprioceptive, mobility and stability weaknesses.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Discusionmentioning

confidence: 99%