Naslov
Analysis of morphological characteristics and played team positions in elite female soccer players

Autori
Jukić, Igor ; Sporiš, Goran ; Mihačić, Vatroslav

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Journal of Sport Science and Medicine, Volume 6, Supplementum 10 / - , 2007, 10-10

Skup
6th World Congress of Science and Football

Mjesto i datum
Antalya, Turska, 15.01.2007. - 20.01.2007

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Morphological differences ; female soccer players ; team positions.

Sažetak
OBJECTIVE Female soccer is very popular in Nordic countries. In 1997 a total of 200 000 players were registered in Sweden, and 40 000 (20%) of them were women, making female soccer the second largest sport in Sweden. The popularity of soccer continues to increase worldwide. In the last 10 years, the number of females participating in soccer has also risen within collegiate institutions in the United States. The purpose of this study was to determine the morphological differences in elite female soccer players based on team positions. METHODS The sample was comprised of elite female soccer players, members of first league clubs in the Croatian League (n=24). Anthropometrical variables were measured according to the International Biological Program. The differences between team positions (goalkeepers, defenders, forward and midfielders) were analyzed by Manova. Statistical significant was set at p<0.05. RESULTS The investigation showed that the goalkeepers were the oldest and possessed the longest playing experience, while the forwards were the youngest. The goalkeepers were the tallest and the heaviest players in the team, with the longest legs, arms and greatest thigh girth. Multivariate analysis of variance showed no significant differences in any of the selected morphological variables and playing position in female soccer players

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kineziologija

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