Anthropometric profile in young swimmers

The study of body dimensions and proportions through anthropometry is important for the identification of young talents in swimming. Anthropometric studies of swimmers in the Spanish population are scarce. The main objective of this study is the description of anthropometric profile in young swimmer...

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Published in:Cultura, ciencia y deporte ciencia y deporte, 2022-06, Vol.17 (52), p.69-88
Main Authors: Rubén Jiménez Alfageme, Jordán, Belén Redón, Hernández Camacho, Juan D, Sospedra, Isabel, Férriz-Valero, Alberto, José Miguel Soriano, José Miguel Martínez-Sanz
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accuracy
Sexes
Swimming
Variables
Women
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Summary:The study of body dimensions and proportions through anthropometry is important for the identification of young talents in swimming. Anthropometric studies of swimmers in the Spanish population are scarce. The main objective of this study is the description of anthropometric profile in young swimmers, differentiated by sex and styles. 34 swimmers (19 boys and 15 girls) of national competitive level, aged between 14-17 years were analyzed. Measurements were taken by two accredited anthropometrists following the Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) anthropometric protocol. Body composition was calculated using the 4-component model and the Heath-Carter somatotype. The sample was differentiated between swimming strokes to examine possible differences between groups. Significant differences (p
ISSN:1696-5043
1989-7413
DOI:10.12800/ccd.v17i52.1845