ERIC Number: EJ1192847
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Publication Date: 2018
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Enhanced Body Composition and Physical Fitness in Prepubescent Soccer Players
Ates, Bahar
Pedagogical Research, v3 n3 Article 10 2018
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of soccer activities on body composition and physical fitness among prepubertal boys. A total of 38 prepubescent male soccer players (mean age, 12.1±0.13 years) were compared with 41 participants in control group (mean age, 12.4±0.06 years). The body composition was measured using the bio-electrical impedance analysis (BIA) method (Tanita Corp., Tokyo, Japan). 30m sprint (T[subscript 30]), agility T-Test, and Sit-And-Reach (S&R) Tests were performed from different motor fitness test batteries. Student's unpaired t-test revealed that soccer and control groups were similar in age, height, body mass, BMI and lean body mass (LBM), but the control group had higher percentage of body fat (%BF) than the soccer group (p < 0.05). Also, pearson correlation analysis showed a significant moderate positive correlation between %BF and T[subscript 30] (r = 0.62; p = 0.00), and a significant lower positive correlation between agility T-Test and S&R test (r = 0.35; p = 0.00, r = 0.42; p = 0.00), respectively. No significant correlation was observed between LBM, and T[subscript 30], agility T-Test, and S&R test (r = --0.08; p = 0.49, r = -0.16; p = 0.15, r = -0.16; p = 0.15), respectively. In conclusion, soccer activities are associated with better physical fitness and lower BF among prepubescent boys.
Descriptors: Team Sports, Athletes, Males, Body Composition, Body Weight, Body Height, Preadolescents, Correlation, Physical Fitness, Training
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