Abstract:
Anthropometric measurements and cardio respiratory fitness indices are key factors
that influence physical performance in soccer players. This research aimed to analyze the
relationship between some anthropometric measurements and cardio respiratory indices in
football players under the age of 19 years, and for this purpose a descriptive approach was
used for correlation studies on a purposive sample of 30 players (height=1.76±0.07;
weight=68.61±6.09; body mass index=22.1±1.27). For data collection, we relied on body
dimension measurements, resting heart rate measurement and a 20-meter shuttle run test to
assess aerobic performance (MAS&Vo2max). After the results were collected and
statistically processed at a significance level of 0.05, there was a strong inverse correlation
between the weight and mass index measurements and the aerobic performance indices,
where (p<0.05) and (r>-0.7), a strong positive correlation between lengths (body and lower
limb), circumferences (leg, thigh and chest), widths (chest, wrist and shoulders) and
aerobic performance indices (p<0.05) and (r>0.7), and a weak inverse correlation between
scapular posterior tuck and aerobic performance.
