Anthropometric and physiological characteristics of junior elite volleyball players

Objectives: To investigate the anthropometric and physiological characteristics of junior elite volleyball players. Method: Twenty five national level volleyball players (mean (SD) age 17.5 (0.5) years) were assessed on a number of physiological and anthropometric variables. Somatotype was assessed...

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Published in:British journal of sports medicine 2006-07, Vol.40 (7), p.649-651
Main Authors: Duncan, M J, Woodfield, L, al-Nakeeb, Y
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Anatomy & physiology
Anthropometry
Athletes
Body fat
Elbow
Humans
Male
Muscular system
physiological profile
Physiology
Short Report
somatotype
Somatotypes - physiology
Sports - physiology
Sports medicine
Sports training
Studies
Volleyball
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Summary:Objectives: To investigate the anthropometric and physiological characteristics of junior elite volleyball players. Method: Twenty five national level volleyball players (mean (SD) age 17.5 (0.5) years) were assessed on a number of physiological and anthropometric variables. Somatotype was assessed using the Heath-Carter method, body composition (% body fat, % muscle mass) was assessed using surface anthropometry, leg strength was assessed using a leg and back dynamometer, low back and hamstring flexibility was assessed using the sit and reach test, and the vertical jump was used as a measure of lower body power. Maximal oxygen uptake was predicted using the 20 m multistage fitness test. Results: Setters were more ectomorphic (p
ISSN:0306-3674
1473-0480
DOI:10.1136/bjsm.2005.021998