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DIFFERENCES IN MOTOR STATUS OF ACTIVE AND SEDENTARY SOLDIERS

The aim of this research was to investigate the differences between active and sedentary members of the special units in the Croatian Armed Forces. Such research until now was not conducted in the Croatian Armed Forces. Participants were active members of the special units (n = 60 ; mass = 82, 49 ± 7, 36 kg, height = 178, 56 ± 6, 32 cm, age = 32 ± 5, 6 yrs) and sedentary members of the special units (n = 60 ; mass = 84, 71 ± 11, 39 kg, height = 177, 84 ± 5, 79 cm, age =34 ± 7, 1 yrs). Applied tests included measurements of flexibility, co-ordination and agility, jumping and sprinting power, repetitive strength and aerobic endurance. Independent samples t-test revealed a significant difference for most tests in favor of active members of the special units, except for the tests cross running with bending, lying leg spread and stick overflip, where no significant differences were found.

physical fitness; military; Armed Forces; special units

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