Investigating the relationship between some anthropometric characteristics with physical fitness factors among young male athletes aged 9-11 in Kermanshah

Authors
Mohammad Azizi 1
Rastegar Hoseini 1
Samira shiri 2
1 Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
2 Department of physical Science, Eslamabad-e Gharb Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran
Abstract
Introduction

Nowadays anthropometric characteristics and physical fitness factors are used for talent identification and evaluation of the athlete's fitness. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between some anthropometric characteristics with physical fitness factors among young male athletes aged 11-17 in Kermanshah.

Materials and Methods

The statistical populations of this study were young male athletes in Kermanshah, among which 100 male athletes were randomly selected as samples. Anthropometric characteristics, weight, height (standing and sitting positions), contracting arm circumference, arm circumference, leg circumference, BMI, body fat percentage were measured and the physical fitness factors tests, including 100 m speed test, 4×9 agility test, 1500 m aerobic power test, and flexibility test were conducted.

Results

The results of the present study showed that there was a significant inverse correlation between body weight, body mass index, body fat percentage, and waist circumference with fitness tests. However, no significant relationship between height (standing and sitting), leg circumference, arm circumference with flexibility, and anaerobic power was observed. Also, a significant inverse relationship between height (sitting and standing), and leg circumference with agility, while a positive significant relationship with speed test was observed among the subjects.

Conclusion

According to the results of the present study, physical fitness decreases with increasing anthropometric indices (body weight, body mass index, body fat percentage, and waist circumference); As a result, to improve anthropometric indices, trainers should be provided with the proper educational program and appropriate information on sports nutrition. In addition, coaches can use anthropometric indicators and fitness factors to identify athletes.

Keywords
Anthropometric
Physiological
Physical Fitness
Athletes
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