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Anthropometric Profile of Elite Male and Female Cadet Taekwondo Competitors

  • Amel Mekić,
  • Rasim Lakota,
  • Mladen Živković,
  • Muhammet Çelik,
  • Merima Merdan
Amel Mekić
University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Sarajevo, 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Rasim Lakota
University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Sarajevo, 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mladen Živković
Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Nis, 18000 Nis, Serbia
Muhammet Çelik
Batman Üniversitesi, Spor Bilimleri Fakültesi, Batman, Türkiye
Merima Merdan
University of Sarajevo, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, Sarajevo, 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.34256/ijk24110

Published 30-04-2024

Keywords

  • Sport,
  • Body composition,
  • Combat sport,
  • BMI

How to Cite

Mekić, A., Lakota, R., Živković, M., Çelik, M., & Merdan, M. (2024). Anthropometric Profile of Elite Male and Female Cadet Taekwondo Competitors. International Journal of Kinanthropometry, 4(1), 81–85. https://doi.org/10.34256/ijk24110

Copyright (c) 2024 Amel Mekić, Rasim Lakota, Mladen Živković, Muhammet Çelik, Merima Merdan

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Abstract

Introduction: Taekwondo has developed into an Olympic sport, which means that a thorough understanding of the main Taekwondo athletes and competitors' characteristics is necessary. This study investigated the fundamental anthropometric measurements of high-level Taekwondo athletes, with a particular focus on disparities between genders. The objective of this study was to assess and contrast the physical attributes of elite Taekwondo athletes, specifically examining the differences between males and females. Methods: A group of 28 highly skilled Taekwondo athletes, consisting of 14 female and 14 male cadets participated in this study. Results: The results showed a significant difference between male and female competitors' anthropometric variables, most notably in skinfold thickness and fat tissue proportion (p≤ 0.01). Conclusion: Accordingly, these data can help taekwondo specialists in the early stages of selection, especially when advanced examinations are impossible. Further studies profiling this group of responders should include more characteristics to help practitioners recognize talents and create training program goals.

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