The relative contribution of strength and physique to running and jumping performance of boys 7-11. 1992

T E Ball, and B H Massey, and J E Misner, and B C McKeown, and T G Lohman
Department of Physical Education, Northern Illinois University.

The purpose of this study was to determine the association of static strength with motor performance of 7 through 11 year old boys (N = 60) after accounting for differences in physique, i.e., body size, shape, and composition. Static strength measures included thigh extension, leg extension and plantar flexion measured by electronic transducer and back lift, leg lift, and right and left grips measured by spring dynamometer. Measures of body composition consisted of fat estimated from triceps, subscapsular and calf skinfolds, and fat-free body weight estimated from potassium-40 measurements. Body structure consisted of skeletal widths, and segment girths, lengths and volumes. The dependent variables were vertical jump, standing broad jump, 50-yard dash, 600-yard run and mile run. The measures of strength increased the variance accounted for from 10 to 23% over that when body size, composition and structure were used without strength. An exception was vertical jump where no increase in the variance accounted for was found with the addition of strength variables. The regression equations determined for the sample of 60 boys rendered multiple R's ranging from 0.64 (mile run) to 0.75 (50-yard dash). It was concluded that strength has a significant relation to motor performance and that its contribution can be better assessed after accounting for differences in body size, shape, and composition.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007866 Leg The inferior part of the lower extremity between the KNEE and the ANKLE. Legs
D008297 Male Males
D010809 Physical Fitness The ability to carry out daily tasks and perform physical activities in a highly functional state, often as a result of physical conditioning. Fitness, Physical
D001823 Body Composition The relative amounts of various components in the body, such as percentage of body fat. Body Compositions,Composition, Body,Compositions, Body
D001824 Body Constitution The physical characteristics of the body, including the mode of performance of functions, the activity of metabolic processes, the manner and degree of reactions to stimuli, and power of resistance to the attack of pathogenic organisms. Body Constitutions,Constitution, Body,Constitutions, Body
D002648 Child A person 6 to 12 years of age. An individual 2 to 5 years old is CHILD, PRESCHOOL. Children
D005082 Physical Exertion Expenditure of energy during PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. Intensity of exertion may be measured by rate of OXYGEN CONSUMPTION; HEAT produced, or HEART RATE. Perceived exertion, a psychological measure of exertion, is included. Physical Effort,Effort, Physical,Efforts, Physical,Exertion, Physical,Exertions, Physical,Physical Efforts,Physical Exertions
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000886 Anthropometry The technique that deals with the measurement of the size, weight, and proportions of the human or other primate body.
D012420 Running An activity in which the body is propelled by moving the legs rapidly. Running is performed at a moderate to rapid pace and should be differentiated from JOGGING, which is performed at a much slower pace. Runnings

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