SEXUAL DIMORPHISM MORPHOLOGICAL AND MOTOR CHARACTERISTIC OF SOLDIERS WOMEN
Journal Title: Antropomotoryka. Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences - Year 2007, Vol 17, Issue 40
Abstract
Aim. The aim of this study is to evaluate dimorphism differences in morphological traits and motor abilities between men and women who studied at Land Forces Military Academy in Wrocław.Material and method. In this study 23 anthropometric traits and 8 motor tests were used. Those features allowed us to determine 5 indexes which describe body proportions. Moreover, the level of body composition (lean body mass, body fat, water) development was estimated using Wieliński equations. To assess sexual dimorphism in morphological traits Mollison index and discrimination coefficients r were used. In case of physical activity, relative quantity of motor abilities tests were described with reference to body mass and lean body mass (LBM). All material, in comperative depiction, is showed in tables and prints.Results and conclusions. In case of our own research sexual dimporphism – typical for most group of people – was observed: larger skinfolds and body fat level in women, larger size in another somatic traits in men. Body build estimated in this way, persuade us to reject presumption about typical men characteristics of women from High Officer Schools. Body morpho-functional differences determine differences in physical activity, about which basic motor abilities decide: stenght, speed, endurance, movement co-ordination. In this connection it is rather unlikely for women to approach to men possibilities even if they start to practice very intensively. It is very important to remember that training process and requirements for soldier women are the same for both sexes. Therefore, the concern for women-soldier proffesional future appears.
Authors and Affiliations
Anna Demuth , Jarosław Janowski , Urszula Czerniak , Magdalena Krzykała , Marek Sokołowski , Ryszard Strzelczyk , Ewa Ziółkowska-Łajp
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP60261
- DOI -
- Views 77
- Downloads 0
Dimorphism of the spinal curvatures in the sagittal plane compared with somatic development
[b]Aim of the study.[/b] To characterize the dimorphism of the anterio-posterior spinal curvatures in a chosen development period in boys and girls contrasted with their somatic development. [b]Material and methods.[/b]...
The physiological cost of walking in overfat girls
[b]Aim of the work.[/b] Determination of physiological cost of locomotion effort – treadmill walking at various speeds in girls with excessive body fat (%) aged about 10 years.[b]Material and methods.[/b] The study cover...
Genetyczne i środowiskowe uwarunkowania<br /> wybranych zdolności koordynacyjnych – wyniki przekrojowych badań rodzinnych ludności wiejskiej Kielecczyzny<br />
Cel pracy. W prezentowanym doniesieniu podjęto próbę określenia genetycznych i środowiskowych uwarunkowań wybranych zdolności koordynacyjnych w populacji wiejskiej Kielecczyzny w toku rozwoju ontogenetycznego. Metodyka b...
The level of psychophysical and mental capacity in 10-year-old children with different movement activity
The purpose of the work. This study concerns the comparison of motor skills (fitness and coordination) and mental abilities in 10-year-old children divided into two groups: children participating only in compulsory physi...
THE ASSESSMENT OF NUTRITION AND BODY COMPOSITION IN ELITE POLISH SPRINTERS
Aim. Nutrition and nutritional status can substantially affect the physical capacity and performance in sprint-based sports. Bearing this in mind, the aim of the study was to assess diet, nutritional habits and body comp...