بررسي رابطه ويژگي هاي آنتروپومتريك و برخي قابليت هاي فيزيولوژيك بازيكنان فوتسال دانشجوي پسر

The Investigation of the Relationship between Anthropometric Characteristics and Physiological Performance in Male Futsal Athletes

The aim of this study was to describe and survey the relationship between anthropometric characteristics and physiological performance of male university students (futsal players) of Area Five of Islamic Azad University. Out of 100 players of 10 top teams, 30 players (age range 18-22 years) were selected through stratified random sampling. Playersʹ anthropometric variables (weight, height, body mass index and body fat percentage) and physiological performance (aerobic power of 12 min. run, anaerobic power of vertical jump, Semo agility and 20m sprint) were measured. The analysis of Pearson correlation test showed a relationship between body mass index and 20m sprint (r = - 0.42), V02max (r = - 0.35), agility (r = 0.56), anaerobic power (r = 0.36). There was a relationship between height and aerobic power (r = 0.36) and anaerobic power (r = 0.36). There was also a relationship between body mass index and 20 m sprint (r = -0.38). This study provided a scientific rational behind the coachesʹ practice of selecting young futsal players according to their anthropometric characteristics for short-term benefits such as heavier players for better physical performance. However, this does not justify such a practice in the long- term process of developing players.