A comparative analysis of the morphological status of boys and girls who take an active part in alpine skiing

Nermin, Nurković, Toplica, Stojanović

Glasnik Antropološkog društva Jugoslavije

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0351-1480

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2007-2021/11/05/11:54:42

The aim of this research was to determine the differences between the morphological status of boys and girls who actively participate in alpine skiing. The research was carried out on a sample of 16 male skiers and 8 female skiers, members of the "Niš" Skiing Club in Niš. The research encompassed a total of 17 morphological measures which were taken in accordance with the methodology recommended by the International Biological Program. The results of the research have indicated that the differences in the morphological status of the selected male and female skiers have been found in most of the measured variables, but that these differences are not statistically significant. Statistically significant differences were noted for the thickness of skinfolds on the forearms, back and abdomen, and that their numerical values were greater for the female skiers than for male skiers. The determined statistically significant differences are similar to the differences which exist between boys and girls who do not take part in organized physical activities. As part of the other anthropometric variables we found identical values as for the population which does not take part in organized physical activities.