Investigation Of Agility Performance In Some Anthropometric Variables For Young Male Soccer Players

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the agility performance of young male soccer players in anthropometric variables. One hundred sixty-nine healthy young male soccer players (10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 age) were examined. The mean (SD) age was 12.31 ± 1.29 years, height was 153.28 ± 9.79 cm, body weight was 44.18 ± 10.30 kg, and Body Mass Index (BMI) was 18.57 ± 2.82 kg/m2 for the 169 young soccer players. Height, body mass index, body weight, 5 0 5 agility test, the pro-agility test, T test and Illinois agility test score were collected in 169 young soccer players. Body weight was significant predictor of pro-agility, 5 0 5 agility test, T test, and Illinois agility test while Age was significant predictor of pro-agility, T test, and Illinois agility test. Also, height was significant predictor of 5 0 5 agility test, T test, and Illinois agility test. On the other hand, body mass index was significant predictor of T test and Illinois agility test. Players who higher body weight has performed better in all agility tests in this study. In conclusion, in this age period, a small difference in maturation may imply a substantial difference in body height and weight, associated with a huge difference in agility performance.

Keywords

• Agility
• Agility Test
• Body Mass Index
• Body weight
• Height

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