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- Title
Exploring the Correlation Between Anthropometric Variables, Flexibility, and Agility in Children.
- Authors
Megawati, Eka Roina; Lubis, Lokot Donna
- Abstract
Introduction: Physical fitness in children encompasses several aspects, including flexibility and agility. Anthropometric variables have been identified as potential determinants affecting physical abilities in individuals across different age groups including children. The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between the anthropometric variables, flexibility and agility in children. Additionally, it sought to examine the association between flexibility and agility. Methods: In this study, 45 children aged between 6 and 11 years participated. Anthropometric measurements included height, weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and skinfold measurements on the triceps, biceps, and subscapular areas. Flexibility was assessed using the sit-and-reach test, while agility was evaluated using a speed test. Results: The children’s characteristics were as follows: their ages ranged from 7 to 11 years old, with an average height of 136.34 ± 8.95 cm, body weight of 36.36 ± 12.83 kg, BMI of 19.34 ± 5.11 kg/ m², waist circumference of 72 ± 11.37 cm, triceps skinfold of 16.46 ± 7.11 mm, biceps skinfold of 10.21 ± 5.38 mm, and subscapular skinfold of 12.39 ± 5.60 mm. The sit-and-reach test ranged between 11.50 and 1525.00 cm, while the speed test ranged between 11.29 and 22.75 seconds. This study found there was an association between the anthropometric variables and flexibility (p value <0.05). However, there was no significant correlation between the anthropometric variables and the agility, except on the triceps skinfold. This study also found that there was a significant association between flexibility and agility test (p value < 0.01). Conclusion: In summary, while anthropometric measurements display a meaningful association with flexibility, their direct correlation with agility in children appears limited, except in triceps skinfold. Moreover, the association between flexibility and agility emphasizes the potential interdependence of these physical attributes among children.
- Subjects
BODY mass index; WAIST circumference; SKINFOLD thickness; TRICEPS; BODY weight
- Publication
Malaysian Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences, 2024, Vol 20, p25
- ISSN
1675-8544
- Publication type
Article