Comparison of Morphological Profiles and Performance Variables between Female Volleyball Players of the First and Second Division in Portugal

Journal of Human Kinetics
Alberto CarvalhoDaniel Duarte

Abstract

Knowledge of players' anthropometric profiles may contribute to a better understanding of the differences between their performance levels. For example, vertical jump height, which is a major indicator of a volleyball player's performance, is influenced by favorable anthropometric variables. This study's aim was to describe anthropometric profiles of elite female volleyball players competing in the 1st and 2nd divisions in Portugal and to link these profiles with performance skills such as jump height obtained during blocking and spiking actions. Fifty-nine volleyball players were analyzed according to their competitive level, forming three independent groups: GA (n = 20, A1 division, ranked first), GB (n = 21, A1 division, ranked last) and GC (n = 18, A2 division). Anthropometric data collected included body mass and height, arm span, seven skinfolds (triceps, biceps, subscapular, suprailiac, abdominal, thigh and calf), four body perimeters (relaxed brachial, contracted brachial, thigh and calf), and two body diameters (humeral and femoral). Performance data included the height obtained during block and spike actions. Significant differences were found between groups (GA/GB from A1 and GC from A2). Players in the GA had the hi...Continue Reading

References

Apr 7, 1999·Applied Human Science : Journal of Physiological Anthropology·S ChatterjeeP Chatterjee
Aug 22, 2001·European Journal of Applied Physiology·K ChamariJ Mercier
Mar 22, 2002·Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics : the Official Journal of the British Dietetic Association·M N Hassapidou, A Manstrantoni
Jun 27, 2006·British Journal of Sports Medicine·M J DuncanY al-Nakeeb
Oct 13, 2006·Journal of Endocrinological Investigation·B MasseriniE Orsi
Aug 19, 2007·Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport·Grigoris G MalousarisMaria D Koskolou
May 15, 2012·MEDICC Review·Wiliam CarvajalNoemí Serviat

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Aug 1, 2020·Frontiers in Psychology·Krystian Rubajczyk, Andrzej Rokita
Apr 8, 2020·Medicina·Sophia D PapadopoulouPantelis T Nikolaidis

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Software Mentioned

Somatochart
SPSS

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.

Related Papers

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
Grigoris G MalousarisMaria D Koskolou
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
José M González-RavéVicente Clemente-Suarez
The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
G Ricarte BatistaR Oliveira Guerra
Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
Jeremy M Sheppard, Robert U Newton
© 2021 Meta ULC. All rights reserved