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Toward an Anthropometric Pattern in Elite Male Handball
Florin Valentin Leuciuc1,2, Ileana Petrariu1,2, Gheorghe Pricop1,2
1Department of Physical Education and Sport, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, 13 University Street, 720229 Suceava, Romania.
Summary
Elite male handball players show distinct anthropometric profiles based on playing position. Over 18 years, height and weight increased, influencing body mass index and defining optimal player patterns.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Human Movement Science
- Anthropometry
Background:
- Playing positions in handball demand specific physical attributes.
- Understanding anthropometric differences is crucial for player selection and performance optimization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify distinct anthropometric patterns for each playing position in elite male handball.
- To analyze the evolution of anthropometric indices in elite handball players over an 18-year period.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive statistics were used to analyze anthropometric data from elite male handball players.
- Data were collected from top-ranked teams over an 18-year period (2004-2021).
Main Results:
- Significant differences in anthropometric profiles were observed among handball playing positions.
- Average height increased from 190 to 192.6 cm, and weight from 90.5 to 95.28 kg between 2004 and 2021.
- Body mass index showed a slight increase from 25.2 to 25.67 over the study period.
Conclusions:
- Specific anthropometric patterns are associated with different playing positions in elite male handball.
- The study provides a reliable, long-term perspective on anthropometric trends in elite handball players.
- These findings can inform talent identification, training programs, and performance strategies.
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