ANTHROPOMETRIC (BODY-FORMING) FEATURES IN ALBANIAN ATHLETES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESPECTIVE COMPETITIONS AND RESULTS

Alketa Caushi, Elda Latollari, Agron Cuka

Abstract

The anthropometry, composition, and body structure of elite athletes varied according to the type of discipline they performed. Selection criteria, training hours, and specific sporting physiological requirements during competition may explain the differences observed. The results showed that anthropometric measurements of professional athletes of different disciplines differ between them, paying attention to the realization of the training session in different ways and programs. These measurements helped us to understand whether the coaches conducted the selection of the athletes correctly according to the respective disciplines. According to this study, athletic disciplines have different requirements for anthropometric indicators, which are specific to each professional athlete. Therefore, for these variety of results, coaches need to create training programs according to the specifics of the sport and of each athlete on the field to succeed.

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