Influence of Anthropometry on Swimming Speed
Boris Kajan
SUMMARY
The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of anthropometric characteristics on swimming speed. The main research question was whether swimmers with longer hands and legs achieve better results in specific swimming techniques.
The research was conducted with children from the Academic Swimming Club Zrinjski. Participation was voluntary and approved by the swimmers’ parents. All measurements were carried out at the Faculty of Science and Education in Mostar. The sample consisted of 24 young swimmers (14 boys and 10 girls), aged 11 to 14 years, all members of the Academic Swimming Club Zrinjski.
Anthropometric measurements were performed according to the International Biological Programme (IBP), which prescribes 39 body measurements and allows structural comparison of body characteristics. Measurements were taken at standard anthropometric points and processed according to established procedures.
Several limitations should be considered when interpreting the results. The study included swimmers from only one swimming club, and the participants were at a sensitive stage of puberty, during which growth and development may significantly influence swimming performance.
The results indicated that anthropometric characteristics did not have a statistically significant influence on swimming speed across the four swimming techniques examined.
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