Comparative study of anthropometric measurement and body composition between soccer players from different competitive levels, elite and sub-elite

Background and Study Aim: The purpose of this study was to describe anthropometric characteristics and body composition of soccer players from different competitive levels, elite and sub-elite as well as to make comparison between them. Material and Methods: Seventy-seven subjects were enrolled in this study, divided into three groups: twenty-six elite soccer players, twenty sub-elite soccer players and thirty-one healthy sedentary subjects. All subjects were assessed for anthropometric measurements required for the calculation of body composition variables using standardized procedures which were recommended by previous studies. Data was analyzed by using SPSS and the descriptive statistics were expressed as a mean (SD) for each variable, while the ANOVA and the LSD Post Hoc tests were carried out to discover effects of each type of sport. Results: The results showed that a significant difference was found in weight, body mass index, bone content and body fat, while a significant difference was not found in two remaining variables, height and muscle mass. Conclusions: Therefore, these findings may give coaches from the region better working knowledge and thus provide knowledges for soccer experts which will help them to select talented players as best as possible.

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Comparative study of anthropometric measurement and body composition between basketball players from different competitive levels: elite and sub-elite

Pedagogics psychology medical-biological problems of physical training and sports ◽

10.15561/18189172.2019.0403 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 23 (4) ◽

pp. 176-181

Author(s):

B. Masanovic ◽

S. Popovic ◽

D. Bjelica

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Anthropometric Measurement ◽

Basketball Players ◽

Anthropometric Measures ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Anthropometric Characteristics ◽

Bone Content ◽

Post Hoc ◽

Male Subjects ◽

Sedentary Subjects

Background and Study Aim: The purpose of this study was to describe anthropometric characteristics and body composition of basketball players from two competitive levels, elite and sub-elite as well as to make a comparison between them. Material and Methods: Fifty-seven male subjects were enrolled in this study, divided into three groups: fourteen elite basketball players, twelve sub-elite basketball players and thirty-one healthy sedentary subjects (subjects from general population). All subjects were assessed for anthropometric measures required for the calculation of body composition variables, using standardized procedures recommended by previous studies. Data was analyzed using SPSS and the descriptive statistics were expressed as a mean (SD) for each variable, while the ANOVA and the LSD Post Hoc tests were carried out to detect effects of each type of sport. Results: The results showed that a significant difference was found in variables height, weight, muscle mass, bone content and body fat, while a significant difference was not found for the remaining variable, body mass index. Conclusions: Therefore, these findings may give coaches from the region better working knowledge and thus provide knowledges for basketball experts which will help them to select talented players as best as possible.

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Comparative study of anthropometric measurement and body composition between junior handball and basketball players from the Serbian national league

Pedagogics psychology medical-biological problems of physical training and sports ◽

10.15561/18189172.2019.0206 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 90-95

Author(s):

B.D. Masanovic ◽

T.T. Bavcevic ◽

I.A. Prskalo

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Body Height ◽

Anthropometric Measurement ◽

Basketball Players ◽

Anthropometric Measures ◽

Male Athletes ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Bone Content ◽

National League ◽

Post Hoc

Background and Study Aim: The purpose of this study was to describe anthropometric characteristics and body composition of junior handball and basketball players from the Serbian National League, as well as to make a comparison between them. Material and Methods: Sixty male athletes were enrolled in the study and they were divided into three groups: fifteen handball players, thirteen basketball players and thirty-two healthy sedentary subjects. All subjects were assessed for the anthropometric measures required for calculation of body composition variables, using standardized procedures recommended by previous studies. Data were analyzed using SPSS software and descriptive statistics was expressed as a mean (SD) for each variable, while the ANOVA and LSD Post Hoc tests were carried out to detect the effects of each type of sport. Results: The results showed there was no significant difference in body weight, body mass index or in bone content, while a significant difference was found in body height as well as in muscle mass and body fat. Conclusions: These findings may give coaches from the region better working knowledge, and suggest to them to follow recent methods of selection techniques and to be more careful during the process of talent identification.

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Differences in anthropometric characteristics between young soccer players (U19) members of the best soccer clubs in Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo

Pedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports ◽

10.15561/18189172.2020.0103 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

pp. 21-25

Author(s):

J. Gardasevic ◽

D. Bjelica ◽

I. Vasiljevic

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Bosnia And Herzegovina ◽

Balkan Peninsula ◽

The Body ◽

Southern Region ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Test Results ◽

Fat Percentage ◽

Anthropometric Characteristics ◽

Post Hoc

Background and Study Aim: The aim of this research was to determine the differences between the young soccer players (U19) in terms of anthropometric characteristics and body composition. We considered players of three the most successful clubs in three countries of the southern region of the Balkan Peninsula. Material and Methods: The first sub-sample of the subjects was consisted of 17 players of OFC Titograd from Montenegro of the average age 17.12±.69. The second sub-sample was consisted of 14 players of FC Siroki Brijeg from Bosnia and Herzegovina of the average age of 18.14±.86. The last sub-sample of the examinees was consisted of 15 players of FC Feronikeli from Kosovo of the average age 18.07±.46. Anthropometric characteristics in the body composition were evaluated by a battery of 11 variables. The significance of the differences between the young soccer players in the anthropometric characteristics and variables for assessing body composition were determined by ANOVA and LSD Post Hoc test. Results: The young soccer players of the three mentioned clubs have statistically significant differences by the two variables that estimate the upper leg skinfold and fat percentage. The young soccer players of OFC Titograd are significantly better in variable upper leg skinfold than other players. The young soccer players of FC Feronikeli are significantly better in variable fat percentage than players of OFC Titograd. Conclusions: The results can be useful for coaches of other clubs for making a comparison of their soccer players with the young soccer players in this research.

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Differences in body composition between young soccer players (U19) members of the best soccer clubs in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and North Macedonia

Pedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports ◽

10.15561/26649837.2020.0404 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 24 (4) ◽

pp. 175-180

Author(s):

Jovan Gardasevic ◽

Dusko Bjelica ◽

Ivan Vasiljevic ◽

Bojan Masanovic

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Muscle Mass ◽

Bosnia And Herzegovina ◽

Balkan Peninsula ◽

The Body ◽

Southern Region ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Fat Percentage ◽

Anthropometric Characteristics ◽

Post Hoc

Background and Study Aim: The aim of this research was to determine the differences between the young soccer players (U19) in terms of anthropometric characteristics and body composition. We considered players of three the most successful clubs in three countries of the southern region of the Balkan Peninsula. Material and Methods: The first sub-sample of the subjects was consisted of 19 players of FC Radnicki from Serbia of the average age 17.84±.37. The second sub-sample was consisted of 19 players of FC Sarajevo from Bosnia and Herzegovina of the average age of 17.53±.51. The last sub-sample of the examinees was consisted of 13 players of FC Shkupi from North Macedonia of the average age 18.00±.00. Anthropometric characteristics in the body composition were evaluated by a battery of 11 variables. The significance of the differences between the young soccer players in the anthropometric characteristics and variables for assessing body composition were determined by ANOVA and LSD Post Hoc test. Results: The young soccer players of the three mentioned clubs have statistically significant differences by the two variables that estimate fat percentage and muscle mass. The young soccer players of FC Radnicki are significantly better in variable fat percentage than other players. The young soccer players of FC Skhupi have significantly less muscle mass than other players. Conclusions: The results can be useful for coaches of other clubs for making a comparison of their soccer players with the young soccer players in this research.

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Differences in anthropometric characteristics between young soccer players (U19) members of the best soccer clubs in Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Kosovo

Pedagogy of Physical Culture and Sports ◽

10.15561/26649837.2020.0103 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

pp. 21-25

Author(s):

J. Gardasevic ◽

D. Bjelica ◽

I. Vasiljevic

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Bosnia And Herzegovina ◽

Balkan Peninsula ◽

The Body ◽

Southern Region ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Test Results ◽

Fat Percentage ◽

Anthropometric Characteristics ◽

Post Hoc

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HEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS AND BODY COMPOSITION OF SOCCER PLAYERS

Revista Brasileira de Medicina do Esporte ◽

10.1590/1517-869220182403171040 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

pp. 202-205 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Allana Kelly Bussollaro ◽

Barbara Nara de Freitas ◽

Raíssa Maria Fadel ◽

Gabriela Siqueira Lara ◽

Priscila Dabaghi Barbosa ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Serum Iron ◽

Binding Capacity ◽

Hematological Parameters ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin ◽

Corpuscular Hemoglobin ◽

Level Of Evidence ◽

Hematological Changes ◽

Post Hoc

ABSTRACT Introduction: Soccer players may experience hematological changes that could be detrimental to their health status. In addition, inadequate body composition may impair performance. Objective: To assess body composition and hematological changes over a year in soccer players. Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted. Age, weight, height, body composition, blood count, serum iron, serum ferritin, serum transferrin and total iron binding capacity data were collected from the athletes’ medical records in the months of January, May and August of 2015 and January of 2016. Body mass index was also calculated. For the statistical analyses, the Anova and post-hoc Tukey’s post-hoc tests were used for the quantitative variables and the Chi-square test for the qualitative variables. The significance level adopted was p<0.05. Results: Data were evaluated for 51 athletes with a mean age of 23.53 ± 3.11 years, 77.10 ± 6.56 kg, 1.80 ± 0.07 and 15.6 ± 2.89% body fat (BF). We observed significant (p<0.05) changes in mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration, cell size and eosinophils during the period evaluated. Among the athletes, 21.6% had decreased hematocrit levels and 3.9% had hemoglobin levels below the reference range. A BF% greater than 16% was significantly related to serum iron depletion (p = 0.01). Conclusion: Small significant hematological changes during the competitive year were observed, but without significant changes in body composition. Level of Evidence III; Study of nonconsecutive patients; without consistently applied reference ‘‘gold’’ standard.

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Technical attributes of Australian youth soccer players: Implications for talent identification

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching ◽

10.1177/1747954116676108 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 11 (6) ◽

pp. 819-824 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Brad S Keller ◽

Annette J Raynor ◽

Lyndell Bruce ◽

Fiona Iredale

Keyword(s):

The State ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Receiver Operating Curve ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Talent Identification ◽

Youth Soccer ◽

Technical Ability ◽

State Elite ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Post Hoc

Objectives To determine whether the technical ability of Australian youth soccer players could distinguish between various playing levels. Design A cross-sectional observational design was used with each player required to complete four technical tests. Methods Sixty-two participants were representatives of three cohorts of youth soccer in Australia: national elite ( n = 18), state elite ( n = 22) and sub-elite ( n = 22). The technical tests used were Loughborough Short Passing Test (LSPT), long passing test (LPT), shooting test and speed dribbling, with all players familiarised with the tests prior to data collection. Differences between cohorts were analysed using a multiple analysis of variance test with follow-up analyses of variance and Tukey Honest Significant Difference post-hoc test, which were subsequently used to inform a sensitivity analysis, more specifically a bootstrapped receiver operating curve to determine cut-off scores for each variable. Results The national elite cohort scored better than state- and sub-elite cohorts on the LSPT, however, the state elite produced the fastest time before penalties. The sub-elite cohort scored less points on the LPT compared to both national- and state-elite cohorts, on both feet. In regards to speed dribbling, national-elite players were faster than both the state- and sub-elite cohorts. Shooting accuracy and velocity were able to discriminate the national- and sub-elite cohorts on the dominant foot, with shooting velocity on the nondominant foot being faster for the national elite compared to both the state- and sub-elite cohorts. Conclusions A number of differences in technical ability were identified between varying levels of Australian youth soccer players. Youth soccer coaches and sports scientists should use the cut-off scores for the technical tests in the talent identification and development process, with aspiring players aiming to reach these levels.

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A Longitudinal Prospective Study: The Effect of Annual Seasonal Transition and Coaching Influence on Aerobic Capacity and Body Composition in Division I Female Soccer Players

Sports ◽

10.3390/sports8080107 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (8) ◽

pp. 107

Author(s):

Troy M. Purdom ◽

Kyle S. Levers ◽

Chase S. McPherson ◽

Jacob Giles ◽

Lindsey Brown

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Statistical Analysis ◽

Aerobic Capacity ◽

Repeated Measures ◽

Transition Period ◽

Treadmill Running ◽

Soccer Players ◽

Concurrent Training ◽

Spring Season ◽

Significant Difference

This study assessed how seasonal transitions and coaching influence affect aerobic capacity (AC) and body composition across the annual training cycle (ATC). Eleven division 1 female soccer players were tested after five predesignated time blocks (B1–B5): post-season 2016 (B1), nine-week transition (B2), spring season (B3), pre-season (B4), and post-season 2017 (B5). Height, weight, and body composition (fat-free mass (FFM)) were measured prior to a standardized 5 min treadmill running and dynamic movement warm up before a maximal AC test. Statistical analysis included a 4 × 5 repeated-measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) (dependent variable × time) with the Fishers Least Significant Difference (LSD) post-hoc test when relevant; data are presented as mean ± standard deviation, effect size (ES), and percent change (%). The statistical analysis revealed that the ATC had a significant main effect on AC and FFM (F3,4 2.81, p = 0.001; η2 = 0.22). There were significant increases in AC across the transition period (B1–B2) with reduced training volume (∆ + 12.9%, p = 0.001; ES = 0.50) while AC and FFM peaked after the spring season with directed concurrent training paired with adequate rest B1–B3 (∆ + 16.4%, p < 0.01; ES = 0.81). AC decreased across the pre-season with indirect training (B3–B4) (∆ − 7.0%, p = 0.02; ES = 0.50) and remained suppressed without change (p > 0.05) across the competitive season (B4–B5). Rest, concurrent training, and directed training positively affected AC, while indirect training and high training loads with little rest negatively affected AC.

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Body Composition and Somatotype in Elite Handball Players

International Journal of Physical Education Fitness and Sports ◽

10.26524/ijpefs19410 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. 97-107

Author(s):

Pantovic Marko ◽

Marko Joksimovic ◽

Brkic Boris ◽

Gladysheva Anna ◽

Karisik Sinisa ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Body Composition ◽

Bone Mass ◽

Research Work ◽

Training Session ◽

Control Group ◽

Waist To Hip Ratio ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Complex Training ◽

Experimental Group

As the main objective, this research work had to compare pre and post complex training effects on body composition in elite handball players in the Spanish 2nd Division. Eleven players were included in the study. Six of them formed an experimental group, and 5 of them the control group. They have undergone the complex training session which was done once a week. The following parameters were analyzed: BMI (Body Mass Index), somatotype, FM (Fat Mass), MM (Muscle mass), RM (Residual Mass), WHR (Waist to Hip Ratio), BM (Bone Mass). The results have shown that there was a not statistically significant difference after the 6 – week program neither in body composition and somatotypes. Since this program did not have a big influence on body composition we could say that complex training influences body composition should be further researched.

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The effect of 8 week resistance exercise on some anthropometric measurements and body composition to Sedentary Women

Physical Education of Students ◽

10.15561/20755279.2019.0207 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 93-97

Author(s):

M. Turğut ◽

S. Bağir ◽

M. Sarikaya ◽

Ü. Tinaz

Keyword(s):

Body Composition ◽

Resistance Exercise ◽

Exercise Program ◽

The Body ◽

Anthropometric Measurements ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

Anthropometric Measurement ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Sedentary Women

Purpose: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of resistance exercise program applied to eight weeks on some anthropometric measurements and body composition in sedentary women. Material: Fifteen volunteer women with a mean age of 20.67 ± 1.29 years were included in the study. After asking the participants whether there are any health problems before the exercise program, detailed information was given and the exercises were implemented correctly and efficiently. Participants were given a 45-minute resistance exercise for 3 days a week. In order to compare the data obtained (Wilcoxon Test) was applied to compare descriptive statistics with pre- and post-exercise values via using SPSS 22.0. Before and after the exercise program (Weight, Hip circumference, calf circumference, chest circumference, waist circumference, shoulder circumference and BMI) were measured Results: According to the findings of the study, it was determined that there was a significant difference between the anthropometric measurement and body composition values of the exercise program applied before and after the exercise program of the participating women (p> 0.05) Conclusions: In conclusion, the effects of regularly performed exercises, especially aerobic and resistance exercises done for women, on persons are seen in the literature and research essays. Deterioration in the body composition of women is seen depending on age and excessive weight.

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