Some anthropometric characteristics of gymnasts and the influence on apparatus performance: Anthropometric Characteristics of Gymnasts

Sasa Jovanovic; Snežana Bijelić; Kamenka Živčić; Lucija Milčić; Marijo Možnik

doi:10.52165/kinsi.30.1.141-153

Authors

Sasa Jovanovic University of Banja Luka, Faculty of physical education and sport
Snežana Bijelić University of Banja Luka, Faculty of physical education and sport
Kamenka Živčić University of Zagreb, Faculty of kinesiology
Lucija Milčić University of Zagreb, Faculty of kinesiology
Marijo Možnik University of Zagreb, Faculty of kinesiology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52165/kinsi.30.1.141-153

Keywords:

somatotype, artistic gymnastics, D-score, E-score

Abstract

While rules and elite gymnasts have evolved, some anthropometric characteristics still differ from the general populations. This study aims to find the anthropometric factors affecting apparatus scores in men's and women's gymnastics. 62 competitors, 25 female gymnasts and 37 male gymnasts, from 22 countries competed in the World Cup. Scores on the men's and women's all-around apparatus and the competitor's anthropological characteristics formed the sample of variables. According to the results, the D-score in women's gymnastics is influenced by BMI (p< 0.005). The ideal lower BMR (kcal) and BMI levels are also on the floor (p< 0.005). In men's gymnastics, the variable FAT% should be lower for a higher D-score for floor (p< 0.005) and BMR (kcal) for pommel horse (p< 0.005).

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