Anthropometric Characteristics of Elite Male Taekwondo Players Based on Weight Categories  

作　　者：Mohsen Mirali Shahram Faradjzadeh Mevaloo Craig Bridge Fariborz Hovanloo 

机构地区：[1]Department of Exercise Physiology,Physical Education and Sport Science College,Shahid Beheshti University,Velenjak,Tehran,Iran [2]Head of Health and Sport Studies Department,Strategic Studies and Research Center,Sport and Youth Ministry,Tehran,Iran [3]Sports Nutrition and Performance Research Group,Edge Hill University,St Helens [4]Department of Exercise Physiology,Physical Education and Sport Science College,Shahid Beheshti University,Tehran,Iran

出　　处：《Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise》2022年第1期91-97,共7页体育运动科学（英文）

摘　　要：Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the anthropometric characteristics of elite taekwondo players based on weight categories,and to determine if the length of the lower extremities might influence player’s success-level.A total of 59 elite male taekwondo players(22.02±3.07 years)participated in this study.Methods All anthropometric assessments were performed according to the standards and methodology of the International Society for Advancement of Kinanthropometry.The 18 anthropometrical variables were measured for each athlete and compared between 7 different weight categories.The players were also divided into two groups(national and international)and the ratios of sitting-height to stature were compared.Results There were significant differences(P<0.05)between weight divisions in stature,body mass index,percentage of body fat,endomorphy,and mesomorphy,which were greater(P<0.05)in heavy weight groups than light weight groups,and ectomorphy,which was greater(P<0.05)in very light weight groups compared with the other weights.There was no significant difference in lean mass index(P>0.05)between weight groups.Sitting height/stature ratio was significantly dif-ferent(P<0.05)between the two groups,where the international group had longer lower extremities than the national group.Conclusion The findings of this study provide a valuable framework to support talent identification programmes and the development of specialised preparatory strategies for different weight divisions with the sport.

关 键 词：ANTHROPOMETRY Combat sports Weight division SOMATOTYPE Lower limbs Body fat 

分 类 号：G886.9[文化科学—体育训练]