A comparative correlational study between some anthropometric measurements and the explosive power of the upper and lower limbs of handball players (16-18).

Abstract

In our time, sport is a socio-cultural phenomenon used to evaluate and measure the progress of nations and peoples. Given its influential role in preparing individuals in various fields, interest in sport has increased, and various sports sciences have interacted to achieve significant victories in all sporting activities. Handball is one such sport that relies primarily on different sciences, such as biomechanics, training science, and others. It also has specific physical requirements that distinguish it from other games. These requirements are reflected in the physical attributes that must be present in its practitioners, which are fundamental to utilizing motor skills. This allows for greater mastery of the game's techniques and techniques. Here, Harah emphasizes, "It has been clearly proven in various sports that there is a relationship between body composition characteristics such as height, weight, and limb length, and high athletic performance. Each sport has specific physical attributes that must be considered when selecting athletes for different sports." Mohammed Sobhi Hassanin points out that "in the field of sports, it has been proven that body measurements are linked to many motor abilities and excellence in various activities. Curtin has also demonstrated that athletes in some sports excel over their peers in several metrics." Physical attributes such as trunk length, shoulder width, pelvic width, and others are considered (Hassanein, 1979, p. 44). Qasim Hassan Hussein also emphasizes that "the characteristics of sports require attributes that suit the sport and are clearly related to physical build markers such as height, weight, and the relationship between the arms, legs, and body...etc." (Hussein, 1987, p. 247). The overall objective is to adapt training programs, and even player positions, according to these studies. The problem we are investigating is identifying the correct criteria for selecting players based on anthropometric measurements and the specific physical capabilities of each sport. The following study examines the correlation between certain anthropometric measurements and the explosive power of the upper and lower limbs of junior handball players.