A comparison of biomotor parameters in age groups in football

Abstract

The aim of sports training is to achieve maximum individual or team efficiency in a particular sport discipline limited by rules. Sports training focuses on achieving maximum efficiency in motor skills which are closely related to sports discipline. The purpose of this study is to compare anthropometric and motor parameters in different age groups in football. In total 99 athletes of the age group participated in this study; N = 21 (U13), N = 20 (U15), N = 23 (U17), N = 17 (U19), N = 18 (U21). Measurements were performed for anthropometric parameters (weight, body height, waist circumference) and motor skills (explosive force, speed, agility, aerobic capacity). Comparative analyzes by gender were performed for the variables measured in this study by means of T test. The value of 95% of the coefficient was placed in this measurement and statistical analysis performed. Data comparison analysis by age group showed statistical significant improvement by age group from U13 to U17 and no statistical difference between U19 to U21 age group for anthopometric parameters (body weight, height, waist circumference). Data analysis for motor abilities parameters show statistical improvement for U13 to U17 and no statistical significant difference (speed, agility, strength, aerobic fitness and jumping performance) between U19 to U21. This study research show that with increasing age there are improvement for anthropometric and motor parameters from U13 to U19 and no difference for U19 to U21 age groups in football.