Research Article | Open Access
Factorial study to identify the most important anthropometric measurements for selecting young volleyball players aged 9 to 12 years -The study was conducted in certain clubs in the provinces of Constantine and Mila in Algeria-
Zakaria Bezaz, Youcef Mezghiche, Abdelmalek Gasmi, Azzem Ahmed, Chiha Fouad
Pages: 973-981
Abstract
This study aimed to determine the most important anthropometric measurements for selecting junior volleyball players, as the researchers used the descriptive approach with the survey method, and the study was conducted on volleyball juniors aged (9-12) years in the states of Constantine and Mila with a total of 43 juniors, anthropometric measurements were applied, which are: 05 measurements of lengths, which are: total body length, trunk length from sitting, arm length, leg length, palm length and 06 measurements of circumferences, which are: normal chest circumference, waist circumference, contracted humerus circumference, forearm circumference, thigh circumference, leg circumference and 04 measurements of symptoms, which are: shoulder width, chest width, hip width, knee width, in addition to body weight.
Among the most important conclusions reached in the study:
The following measurements were nominated and accepted:
- Lengths: leg length, total body length, arm length.
- Circumferences: humerus circumference, waist circumference, thigh circumference.
Keywords
Factorial study, measurements Anthropometry, Volleyball, Juniors (09-12 years).