EFFECTS OF ANTHROPOMETRIC VARIABLES ON SPORT PERFORMANCE OF MALE UNIVERSITY CHAMPION-HANDBALLERS IN WEST AFRICA (NIGERIA)
Abstract
This study focused on the effects of anthropometric variables on male handball champions in West Africa. An ex-post facto research design was adopted. The population of all male handball players in the West African University Games (University of Ilorin; University of Ghana and University of Abomey-Calavi) were participants in the study. Two research instruments were adopted in this study this includes measuring tape and a standard handball court. Census sampling technique was used to select all 37 players available during the contest. Census method is the method of statistical enumeration where all members of the population are studied . These players composed of (Wrist (cm) 18.88, Chest (cm) 17.78, mid-thigh(cm) 18.35, Wrist (cm) 91.96, Chest (cm) 95.02, mid-thigh 89.83, Wrist (cm) 49.37, mid-thigh 55.04, Wrist (cm) 49.26).
To test a substantive difference between the groups determined at 0.05alpha significant levels, descriptive and inferential statistics for t test and ANOVA Scheffe post hoc, multiple comparison tests were adopted. The results of this study showed that men players had considerable differences in anthropometric measurements. As the men's players were significantly different in the handle circumference (f=4.624>3.32 (0.05) df36); chest circumference (f=.750<3.32(0.05) df36). Coaches were recommended to focus on these variables in selecting and coaching processes (Wrist circumference, Chest curvature, Thigh). This study also recommends that this profiling should be adopted in players’ selection and the development of sport specific programs.
Key words: Anthropometric, Performance, Wrist girth.
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Agbonjimi, A. P. (1995). Lower Limb Anthropometrics Characteristics and Endurance Running Performance Time in Young Male Adults. Nigeria Association of Sports Science and Medicine (NASSM); 2, 16-20.
Bale, P. (1991) Anthropometric, Body Composition and Performance Variables of Young Elite Female Basketball Players. Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness. 31 (2): 173-177
Baxer-Jones AD, Helms P, Maffulli N, Baines-Preece JC, and Preece M. (1995). Growth and development of Male gymnasts, swimmers, soccer and Tennis players: a longitudinal study. Annals of Human Biology, 22(5), 381-394
Carter JEL, Ackland TR, Kerr DA, and Stapff AB. (2005). Somatotype and size of elite female basketball players. Journal of Sports Sciences, 23(10), 1057-1063.
Carter, JEL, (1982): Body composition of Olympic athletes. Inc. J.E.L. Carter (Ed). Physical Statute of Olympic Athletes. Part 1, Montreal Olympic Games Anthropological Project. Basel: Karger.
Carter, J.E.L. (1970): The Somatotypes of Athletes. A review: human Biology 42:535-569
Damsgaard R, Bencke J, and Matthiesen G. (2000). Is prepubertal growth adversity affected by sport? Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(10), 1698-1703.
De Garry A, Levine L, Carter J.E.L. (1974): Genetic and Anthropological studies of Olympic Athletes. New York: Academic Press.
Dominic, O. L. (2006). The relationship between physical characteristics and shooting ability of Kwara State basketball players. Journal of Educational Research and Development. Vol. 1 No. (2) ISSN 0794-4667.
Dominic, O. L. (2011): Kinetic Analysis of Arm Motion during jump shot in Nigerian Female Basketballs. Unpublished PhD Thesis, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigerian.
Gabbett T., Georgieff B., Anderson S., Cotton B., Savovic D., and Nicholson L. (2006). Changes in skill and physical fitness following training in talent –identified volleyball players, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 20(1), 29-35
Gabbett T. J. (2000) Physiological and anthropometric characteristics of amateur rugby league players. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 34, 303-307.
Gorostiaga E. M., Granados C., Ibanez J., & Izquierdo M. (2005).Differences in physical fitness and throwing velocity among elite and amateur male handball players. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 26(3), 225-232
Gorostiaga E. M., Izquierdo M., Iturralde P., Ruesta M., & Ibanez J. (1999). Effects of heavy resistance training on maximal and explosive force production, endurance and serum hormes in adolescent handball players. European Journal of Applied Physiology .80(5), 485-493.
Granados C., Izquierdo M., Ibanez J., Bonnabau H., & Gorostiaga E. M. (2007). Differences in physical fitness and throwing velocity among elite and amateur female handball players. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 28(10), 860-867.
Hassan, A. A. A., Rahaman, J. A., Cable, N. T. and Reilly, T. (2007): Anthropometric Profile of Elite Male Handball Players in Asia. Biology of Sport, Vol.24, No.1, 2007
Hirata, Kin-Itsu (1966): Physique and Age of Tokyo Olympic Champions. Journal of Sports Medicine & physical Fitness. 6:207
Lidor R., Falk B., Arnon M., Cohen Y., & Segal G. (2005): Measurement of talent in team handball. Journal of Strength and conditioning Research, 19(2), 318-325
Maffulli N., Kings B. J., & Helms P. (1994). Training in elite young athletes the training of young athletes (TOYA) study]: injuries, flexibility and isometrics strength, British Journal of Sports Medicine, 28 (2), 123-126
Mahmoud, A.I., (2005): Encyclopedia of the determinants of Sports training theory and practice of planning training programs sport of karate. Center of Book Publishing, Alexandria, pp:90-91
McGee K. J., & Burkett L. N. (2003). The National football League combine; a reliable predictor of draft status? J Strength Cond Res, 17(1), 6-11
McIntyre M. C. (2005); A comparison of the physiological profiles of elite Gaelic footballers, hurlers, and soccer players. Br J Sports Med, 39 (7), 437-439
McIntyre M. C., & Hall M. (2005). Physiological profile in relation to playing position of elite college Gaelic footballers. Br J Sports Med, 39 (5), 264-266
Moncef C, Said M, Olfa N, Dagbaji G. Influence of morphological characteristics on physical and physiological performances of Tunisian elite male handball players. Asian J Sports Med, 2012; 3(2): 74– 80
Meir, R., Newton R, Curtis E, Fardell M, Butter B (2001): Physical Fitness qualities of Professional Rugby League Football Players: Determination of positional differences. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research / National Strength & Conditioning Association, 15, 450-458.
Norton K. & Olds T. (1996) Anthropometrical: a textbook of body Measurement for sports and health courses. Sydney: University of NSW Press.
O’Connor, D.(1996) Physiological Characteristics of Professional Rugby League players. Strength & Conditioning Coach, 4, 21-26.
Reilly, T., Bangsbo, J., Franks, A. (2000a): Anthropometric and Physiological Predispositions for Elite soccer. J Sports Sci. 18:669-683
Sharma, S.S., Dixit N.K. (1985): Somatotype of Athletes and their Performance. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 6, 161-162
Tanner, J.M. (1964): The Physique of the Olympic Athletes London Allen and Urwin.
Toriola, A. (1999): Protocol on Judo. Sports Information and Science and Agency. (SISA Protocol) 1-36.Pretoria.
Toriola A. (1999): Table-tennis, Tennis, Badminton, Handball, Judo, Volleyball. SISA Protocols: Pretoria: SISA.
Ugarkovic D., Matavulj D., KuKolj M., Jaric S. (2002). Standard anthropometric, body composition and strength variables as predictors of jumping performance in elite junior athletes, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research,16(2), 227—230.
Van den Tillaar R. (2004). Effect of different training programs on the velocity of over-arm throwing; a brief review. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 18 (2), 388-396.
Vila H, Manchado C, Rodriguez N, Abraldes JA, Alcaraz PE, Ferragut C. Anthropometric profile, vertical jump, and throwing velocity in elite female handball players by playing positions. J Strength Cond Res, 2012; 26(8): 2146–2155
Young, R. W. (2003). Evolution of the human hand: the role of throwing and clubbing. Journal of Anatomy, 202 (1) 165-174
Xu, C.F., Chen, L.N. (2000): The study on characteristics of Physical Capacities in Elite Single Female aerobic Athletes. Journal of Physical Education, 127, 120-122
Ziv G, Lidor R. Physical characteristics, physiological attributes, and on-court performances of handball players: A review. Eur J Sport Sci, 2009; 9(6): 375–386
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Tosho, S. (2020). EFFECTS OF ANTHROPOMETRIC VARIABLES ON SPORT PERFORMANCE OF MALE UNIVERSITY CHAMPION-HANDBALLERS IN WEST AFRICA (NIGERIA). JIPES - JOURNAL OF INDONESIAN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT, 6(02), 26-35. https://doi.org/10.21009/JIPES.062.04
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