Allometric associations between body size, shape, and physical performance of Greek children.
Abstract
We adopted allometric models to identify the most appropriate body size/shape characteristics associated with physical performance activities of Greek school children. Children underwent assessments for aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility and hand-grip strength. Results suggest that the inverse Ponderal index and not BMI is the most appropriate body-shape indicator associated with running and jumping activities. Height was negatively associated with flexibility, but both height and weight were positively associated with hand-grip strength. In conclusion, allometric models provide a valuable insight into the most appropriate body size and shape characteristics associated with children's physical performances and at the same time ensure valid inference when investigating group/population differences (e.g., between gender and maturation status).Citation
Pediatric exercise science 2009, 21 (2):220-32Publisher
Human Kinetics, Inc.Journal
Pediatric exercise sciencePubMed ID
19556627Additional Links
http://hk.humankinetics.com/PES/viewarticle.cfm?jid=J4WydcaMC4HcnyW4C2Kxr48AN8Fgq367X8P&aid=16995&site=J4WydcaMC4HcnyW4C2Kxr48AN8Fgq367X8PType
Journal articleLanguage
enISSN
0899-8493Collections
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