Anthropometric Basis of Vertical Jump Performance: A Study in Young Indian National Players
Published: February 1, 2017 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2017/23497.9290
Hanjabam Barun Sharma, Shalini Gandhi, Konthoujam Kosana Meitei, Jyoti Dvivedi, Sanjay Dvivedi
1. Senior Resident, Department of Physiology, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.
2. Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, K.D. Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.
3. In-charge, Sports Sciences and Fitness Centre, NERC-SAI, Imphal, Manipur, India.
4. Professor, Department of Physiology, HIMS, SRHU, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
5. Professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, HIMS, SRHU, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
Correspondence
Dr. Hanjabam Barun Sharma,
Wangkhei-Khunou, Imphal-East-795001, Manipur, India.
E-mail: dr.barun.hanjabam@gmail.com
Introduction: Vertical Jump (VJ) is a good measure of athletic performance and occupational activities. Earlier studies reported conflicting results on anthropometric influence.
Aim: To evaluate the relationship between anthropometric characteristics and VJ in national level hockey and cycling players.
Materials and Methods: Fifty four (32 males) national level hockey and cycling players of 11-21 years were the volunteers. Following standard protocols, these variables were measured: VJ, Weight (WT), Height (HT), Trochanterion-Height (TH), Sum of Skinfold Thickness (SSF), Lengths [Acromiale-Stylion (AS) and Midstylion-Dactylion (SD)], Breadths [Biacromial (AB), Biiliocristal (IB), Biepicondylar Humerus (HB) and Biepicondylar Femur (FB)], Girths [Relaxed Arm (AG), Mid Thigh (TG) and Calf (cg )], Lower Back and Hamstring Flexibility (sr ), Grip [Left Hand Grip (LHG) and Right Hand Grip (RHG)] and Back Strength (BS). International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) procedures were followed for anthropometric variables measurement. Unpaired-t-test was used for comparison between genders. Pearson’s correlation and multiple regression analysis were used to evaluate correlates and predictors of VJ respectively.
Results: Males had significantly higher VJ, HT, SD, AB and BS; but lower SSF, AS and TG. VJ correlated positively with age, WT, HT, SD, TH, girths, SR and strength among males; but only with WT and LHG among females. After controlling gender, TH and LHG predicted VJ significantly with 69% of total variance. HT, SSF and BS; and LHG were the significant predictors among males and females respectively.
Conclusion: Anthropometric and physiological variables like TH, grip, HT, skinfold and BS had major influence on VJ. The result might help in training-monitoring and player’s selection.
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