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Reference Values of Physical Performances in Young Female Basketball Players in Palestine: Effect of Maturity Status.

Authors :
Jawabreh, Layla
Tounsi, Mohamed
Racil, Ghazi
Frizziero, Antonio
Russo, Luca
Migliaccio, Gian Mario
Padulo, Johnny
Trabelsi, Yassine
Source :
Muscles, Ligaments & Tendons Journal (MLTJ). Jul-Sep2024, Vol. 14 Issue 3, p458-469. 12p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Background. Limited research has investigated the relationship between anthropometric profile, biological maturity, and specific physical performances in female basketball players. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the influence of chronological age and maturity status on anthropometric variables and physical performances. Methods. One-hundred-fifty female basketball-players aged between 12-16 years participated in this study. Anthropometric measurement and physical performances such as sprinting performances, jumping performances, 1-kg throw, agility tests and 20-m run test were recorded. Players were aligned by age categories (U-12 to U-16) and 5 maturational groups according to their maturity offset from -1.5 to 2.5 years from Peak-Height-Velocity (PHV). Full model and multiple regression were used to identify which anthropometric parameters significantly contributed to performance variables. Results. Anthropometric variables demonstrated early development of lower limbs length, which led to significant improvements in jumping performance. Increases in body composition and fat mass significantly influenced the physical performances (p < 0.05) such as in endurance performance were observed around-after the PHV. A positive correlation (p < 0.05) was observed between anthropometric variables and age, which proved to be the best predictor of all physical performance. Conclusions. This study provides novel normative data on specific physical performances in female Palestinian basketball players aged 12 to 16 years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22404554
Volume :
14
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Muscles, Ligaments & Tendons Journal (MLTJ)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179671970
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.32098/mltj.03.2024.09