Anthropometric Correlates Of Motor Performance Among Malaysian University Athletes

Amri, Saidon; Ujang, Aris Fazil; Wazir, Mohd Rozilee Wazir Norjali; Ismail, Ahmad Naim

doi:10.15282/mohe.v1i0.1

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“…Each athlete requires sufficient energy for maintaining an appropriate weight and body composition while training and performing in sport [42]. Thus, this study has shown that anthro-energy intake factors could improve sport performance evidently and should be assessed when recognizing the talents among female adolescent field hockey players [43]. Based on results from this present study, we can conclude that the physical fitness and anthro-energy intake components are vital in identifying the talents in adolescent female field hockey players.…”

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A novel scientific approach in identifying talents among female adolescent athletes in field hockey sport based on physical fitness and anthro-energy intake

Alias¹,

Abdullah²,

Musa³

et al. 2018

J. Fundam and Appl Sci.

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This study determine the most significant physical fitness and anthro-energy intake components in identifying the talents among female adolescent field hockey players. 45 players from Terengganu sport academy were assessed in physical fitness and anthro-energy intake measurements. The first rotated PCAs presented 8 components as the most significant physical fitness components. The second PCAs depicted 7 componenets as the most crucialanthro-energy intake components. HACA classified the players into 3 groups: high, middle and low performance. The precision of classification using standard, forward and backward stepwise mode have yielded 95.56%, 97.78% and 97.78%. Therefore, certain physical fitness and anthro-energy intake components are important to identify the players. Effective modified training should consider the performance related components.

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Section: Principal Component Analysismentioning

confidence: 59%

A novel scientific approach in identifying talents among female adolescent athletes in field hockey sport based on physical fitness and anthro-energy intake

Alias¹,

Abdullah²,

Musa³

et al. 2018

J. Fundam and Appl Sci.

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“…Comparability of the anthropometric and morphologic parameters between the groups of the study may help to eliminate co-founding factors for the difference between the groups. This is because anthropometric and morphological parameters are important indicators and determinants of physical performance test results (37)(38)(39) including HGS performance (19)(20)(21).…”

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Hand Grip Strength in Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Females

Mbada

Adeyemi

Omosebi

et al. 2015

Middle East J Rehabil Health

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Background:Hand Grip Strength (HGS) is a predictor of upper extremity function, and changes in muscles strength and physical function and capabilities to undertake activities of daily living. Despite toll of pregnancy on musculoskeletal system, assessment of HGS in antenatal care is not a routine practice yet. Objectives: The current study aimed to compare HGS in pregnant and non-pregnant females and also investigated the correlation of HGS among the groups. Patients and Methods: The current case control study included 174 females (87 pregnant and age-matched non-pregnant controls respectively). HGS was assessed using a hand held Jamar dynamometer. Body adiposity was assessed by a Bioelectric Impedance Analysis machine. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics at P < 0.05. Results:The results showed that the pregnant and non-pregnant subjects could be compared regarding the age (29.7 ± 5.3 vs. 28.2 ± 5.8 years; P = 0.440). There was significant difference in dominant HGS (26.8 ± 8.9 vs. 29.3 ± 7.1 kgf; P = 0.044) and non-dominant HGS (24.7 ± 8.5 vs. 28.6 ± 8.4 kgf; P = 0.002) between pregnant and non-pregnant subjects, respectively. Physical characteristics weakly correlated with HGS for both dominant and non-dominant hands [correlation (r) ranges from 0.00 -0.250]. Measures of adiposity significantly correlated with HGS in pregnant and non-pregnant females, respectively (P < 0.05). However, there were significant increases in the measures of adiposity with high parity, gravidity, and advances in stage of pregnancy (P < 0.05). Conclusions:The current study revealed that pregnant females had significantly lower HGS compared with non-pregnant ones. High parity and gravidity and later stage of pregnancy led to significantly lower HGS. Higher level of adiposity led to poorer performance of HGS in females. It is recommended to evaluate HGS in antenatal care, which may have diagnostic and prognostic benefits.

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“…In addition, Das and Dutta (2015) reported a significant positive correlation between BMI and HGS and handgrip endurance in different weight groups among apparently healthy male and female individuals. Similarly, in the study of the anthropometric correlates of motor performance among Malaysian University athletes, it was found that all anthropometrics were found to be significant contributors to strength, vertical jump and cardiovascular endurance (Amri, Ujang, Wazir, & Ismail, 2012). Likewise, Bansode, Borse, and Yadav (2014) found a significant positive correlation between dominant HGS with age, body height, body weight, BMI and hand span of dominant hand in males and females.…”

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Anthropometric correlates of handgrip strength among Nigerian primary school pupils

Hammed

Adodo

2017

MoHE

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Study aim: This study investigated the interdependence of anthropometrics with handgrip strength (HGS) among Nigerian primary school pupils. Materials and methods: A total of 200 primary school pupils participated in this study. Electronic handgrip dynamometer was used to measure HGS in kg, body height and body weight were measured with a wall–mounted stadiometer in meters and bathroom weighing scale in kg respectively. In addition, forearm circumference was measured at the largest part of the forearm and maximum hand width was taken for hand circumference. The relationship between HGS and anthropometric parameters was analyzed using Pearson’s product moment coefficient of correlation. Results: The outcome of this study showed that age correlated disproportionately but significantly (p < 0.05) with HGS. Also, body weight, BMI and handedness were found to associate proportionately and significantly with HGS. However, hand and forearm circumferences were observed to relate positively but insignificantly (p>0.05) with HGS. Conclusion: This study therefore concluded that the most important determinants of HGS among Nigerian primary school pupils are body weight, BMI and handedness and thus, could be considered as markers of nutritional and health status, as well as physical fitness of these individuals.

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Anthropometric Correlates Of Motor Performance Among Malaysian University Athletes

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A novel scientific approach in identifying talents among female adolescent athletes in field hockey sport based on physical fitness and anthro-energy intake

A novel scientific approach in identifying talents among female adolescent athletes in field hockey sport based on physical fitness and anthro-energy intake

Hand Grip Strength in Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Females

Anthropometric correlates of handgrip strength among Nigerian primary school pupils

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