Anthropometric Characteristics of Elite Athletes in Team Sports

Authors

  • Dimitris Hatzimanouil Aristoteles University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Nikos Oxizoglou Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
  • Aphrodite Hatzimanouil Aristoteles University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Panagiotis Pantos Aristoteles University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Stylianos Rizos Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at Serres, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Keywords:

anthropometry, somatotype, sport

Abstract

Anthropometry is a field of physical anthropology which studies the anthropometry characteristics, and
contributes to the field of sport science. The aim of this study was to review the literature about somatotype
and anthropometric characteristics of known elite athletes in team sports (waterpolo, handball, volleyball, football, basketball) and also to clarify the relation between these characteristics and athletic performance. The research findings showed that the athletes’ somatotype and anthropometric characteristics are related to the type of each sport. In addition there is a relation between high athletic performance and physical characteristics like high height, low percentage of body fat and high muscle mass.

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Published

2005-09-20

How to Cite

Hatzimanouil ∆ηµήτρης, Oxizoglou Ν., Hatzimanouil Α., Pantos Π., & Rizos Σ. (2005). Anthropometric Characteristics of Elite Athletes in Team Sports. Inquiries in Physical Education and Sport, 3(2), 131–140. Retrieved from https://journals.lib.uth.gr/index.php/inquiries/article/view/1080

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2005)

Section

Articles