This research was carried out to determine the anthropometric measurement variables and somatotype components of female athletes in taekwondo, judo and karate branches, and also to reveal the differences between these sports branches in terms of anthropometric measurement and somatotype structure during puberty. In the study, the field survey method, which is within the scope of descriptive research, was used. The sample of the study consisted of 41 female athletes (taekwondo n=16, judo n=16 and karate n=9) living in Trabzon and licensed in combat sports. Within the scope of the research, the anthropometric measurements of the athletes were carried out in accordance with the techniques prescribed by the Anthropometric Standardization Reference Manual (ASRM) and the International Biological Program (IBP). Height, body weight, skinfold thickness (DKK), width and circumference measurements of the athletes participating in the study were taken. Heath-Carter method was used to determine the somatotype characteristics of the athletes. Statistical analysis of the obtained data was carried out using the SPSS 23.0 package program. The alpha (α) significance level was accepted as 0.05 for all statistical methods. When anthropometric measurements obtained from female athletes were examined, there was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of skinfold thickness (triceps, subscapular, suprailiac, calf), width (elbow, knee) and circumference (biceps, calf) measurements (p>0.05). Somatotype average values of female athletes according to branches were found as taekwondo 4-4-3 (mesomorph endomorph), judo 3-4-3 (balanced mesomorph) and karate 4-4-3 (mesomorph endomorph). There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of somatotype structures of female athletes (p>0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of somatotype structures of female athletes (p>0.05). As a result, anthropometric measurements and somatotype structures of pubertal female taekwondo, judo and karate athletes were determined. It is thought that the data obtained will contribute to the selection of early athletes and the studies carried out in this field.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Subjects | Sports Medicine |
Journal Section | Article |
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Early Pub Date | August 8, 2021 |
Publication Date | December 31, 2021 |
Submission Date | August 9, 2021 |
Published in Issue | Year 2021 Volume: 5 Issue: 2 |