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Body Composition Of Young Soccer Players, Denis Causevic, Seth Spicer, Ahmed Gawash
Body Composition Of Young Soccer Players, Denis Causevic, Seth Spicer, Ahmed Gawash
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Purpose: The main aim of this study was to examine and analyze the body composition of young soccer players across different age groups.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 126 young soccer players divided by age categories U15 – 53 players (age=14.68±0.47); U17 – 51 players (age=16.47±0.50); U19 – 22 players (age=18.05±0.38). Body height for all subjects was measured by anthropometer, while body composition was measured by digital scale TANITA BC-420MA.
Results: On average, soccer players in the U-15 group had significantly lower body height, weight, body mass index, and fat free mass than U-17 and U-19 players …