The relationship between anthropometric measurements and physical fitness among futsal soccer players

Abstract

The aim of the research is to identify the level of selected anthropometric measurements, physical fitness and the relationship between them and the effect of the experience factor of the players and the number of matches played by each player on the anthropometric measurements selected and physical fitness, in addition to building standard levels of anthropometric measurements and physical fitness for futsal football players. The study was conducted on 26 players playing in the first-class futsal league in Iraq, and the selected anthropometric measurements and physical fitness were taken, namely, age, height, mass, neck, waist, pelvis, thigh and leg circumference, in addition to the percentage of fat and vital capacity, and the University of California test to measure the maximum For oxygen consumption, the sprint test (30 m), the zigzag running test to measure agility, the jump test from stability to measure muscular ability, and the torso flexion test forward down from long sitting to measure flexibility. The results showed that the maximum level of oxygen consumption was good, while the research showed a decrease in both agility, muscular strength of the legs and flexibility. The results of the research revealed several correlational relationships, and the researcher recommended several recommendations, the most important of which is to benefit from the results of the study in qualifying, selecting and following up the players, and appointing fitness specialists to train the players.