Physical Fitness Profiles of Sitting Volleyball Players of the Turkish National Team

Abstract

This research is conducted to determine the physical profiles of sitting volleyball players of the Turkish National Team. 12 male players from Turkish Sitting Volleyball National Team volunteered to participate in the study. The anthropometric measurements were taken over dominant extremity. In order to determine the physical features of the participants tests and measurements were made regarding stature, bodyweight, BMI, upper body length, upper extremity length, arm length, forearm length, hand length, arm circumference, forearm circumference, upper body length, modified sit-ups, modified abdominal endurance, modified push-ups, hand grasping power, plate tapping, and shoulder flexibility. SPSS 21.0 program was used in the analysis of the data, and minimum, maximum, arithmetic mean, and standard deviation values were determined. As a conclusion, it can be mentioned that the anthropometric measurements of the players and modified bio-motor test results of the disabled individuals will inspire the sports scientists/trainers and this data are vital with regards to selection of the players.

A scoping review on how physical fitness is evaluated in sitting volleyball players

“…Information related to physical fitness characteristics of the included studies are summarized in Table ii. 17,[26][27][28][29][30][31] from the protocols adopted by the authors, a Sop has been proposed. it is composed of the two-points skinfold test (calf and triceps) to evaluate body composition; the back-scratch test to evaluate flexibility; the handgrip test to evaluate muscle strength and the modified push-ups test to evaluate muscle endurance; the speed and endurance test to evaluate cardiorespiratory endurance and speed, the modified agility t-test for agility and coordination; the between the authors.…”

“…To evaluate strength and endurance, Wong et al 17 adopted the dumbbell press: from a sitting position participants had to lift a 5-pound dumbbell as many times as possible. 41 yuksel et al 31 adopted the Modified Sit-up Test: from lying on the back, knees bent, soles of the feet fully on the mat, hands on each side of the hips, and fingers in extension on the mat, participants had to arise until the scapula bottom level for 30 s; the modified abdominal endurance: from a lying on the back, participants had to arise until scapula bottom level and keep this position as much as they could; the modified push up test: face down participants performed the version for the females. Muscle strength and endurance were also evaluated through push-ups on and body lifting in 30 s. 28 Consequently, the modified push-ups are a test for the evaluation of dynamic strength of the upper body but also is an indicator of different health outcomes such as perceived health, mobility, and disability.…”

Predictors of Ball Velocity in the Sitting Volleyball Serve: A Causal Analysis

“…The best trial was recorded. The SitUp TEST was conducted according to Yüksel and Sevindi [25]. The players were asked to rise until the scapula bottom level detached from the floor and to do as many sit-ups as they could in 30 seconds.…”

“…The upper body strength was evaluated through the Handgrip Strength Test (HDG TEST ) and the Modified Sit-Ups Test (SitUp TEST ) [25]. The HDG TEST was performed in a seated position, using a portable hydraulic dynamometer (SAEHAN, Chinesport Spa; Udine, Italia), as previously described by Ahmadi and colleagues [26,27].…”

Physical Performance Tests in Male and Female Sitting Volleyball Players: Pilot Study of Brazilian National Team

“…Sitting volleyball demands moving on the sport court by using upper limbs and fast reactions in order to stay in position early enough to play effectively. Sitting volleyball, which is consisted of quick moves and stimuli-responsive reactions, has a dynamic character, and it is evaluated that the physical fitness of an athlete will be a major factor for success (3). Sitting volleyball is a very fast and unpredictable game.…”