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Anthropometric and physiological profiles of sepak takraw players
  1. M N Jawis1,
  2. R Singh1,
  3. H J Singh1,
  4. M N Yassin1
  1. 1Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
  1. Correspondence to:
    Professor Rabindarjeet Singh
    Universiti Sains Malaysia, Sports Science Unit, Kota Bharu, Malaysia; rabindarkb.usm.my

Abstract

Objectives: Anthropometric and physiological profiles of national sepak takraw players were determined.

Methods: Thirty nine players, specialising in the three playing positions (tekong/server, feeder, and killer/spiker) were divided into three age categories of under 15 (U15), under 18 (U18), and under 23 (U23) years of age. Height, weight, percent body fat (%bf), maximum oxygen consumption (Vo2max), range of motion (ROM), back and leg strength, and heart rate, for the estimation of oxygen consumption during matches, were recorded. Statistical analysis was performed using one way ANOVA for independent measurements and data are presented as mean±standard deviation.

Results: The U23 players were significantly taller and heavier with significantly better ROM of the neck, trunk, and ankle joints and back and leg strength than the U15 players. No significant difference was found in %bf between the three age categories. Mean maximum heart rate during exercise was significantly higher in the U15 group when compared to the U18 and U23 groups (p<0.05). Mean Vo2max was similar between the three groups. Estimated oxygen consumption during matches was 69.1%, 68.5%, and 56.4% of Vo2max in the killer, tekong, and the feeder groups, respectively.

Conclusions: The mean height, body weight, and cardiopulmonary capacities of the players were within the Malaysian population norms, but were somewhat lower than those of players of other court games from other countries. %bf was also lower in these players. This study provides the much needed anthropometric and physiological data of sepak takraw players for further development of this sport.

  • %bf, percent body fat
  • HRmax, maximum heart rate
  • O2Pmax, maximum oxygen pulse
  • ROM, range of motion
  • SD, standard deviation
  • Vo2max, maximum oxygen consumption
  • anthropometry
  • maximum heart rate
  • sepak takraw
  • Vo2max

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