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Somatotyping and Physical Fitness of Pakistani National Rower

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  • Tanvir Abbas

    (Government High School Dhullay,Gujranwala, Puanjab, Pakistan.)

  • Muhammad Zia ul Haq

    (Department of Physical Education & Sports Science, Faculty of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan.)

  • Qasid Naveed

    (Department of Sports Science, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.)

Abstract

Rowing is a popular sport across the globe which involves both skill and strength. The aim of the present investigation is to examine the somatotype and physical fitness of the Pakistani rowers. Data was collected from (n = 08) lightweight, and (n = 14) heavyweight Pakistani national rowers. Age, height, body mass, skinfold of triceps, subscapular, supraspinal, and calf, breadths of elbow and knee were measurement for somatotype as guided by (Norton and Olds, 1996). Push up, anaerobic, 2000 meter of maximal rowing ergometer, and set and reach for flexibility. Pearson product of correlation and t-test was applied for statistical analysis. The result showed there was a slight difference among light and heavyweight rowers in their somatotype measurements. On the other hand, the vertical jump was significantly correlated with rowing performance. It was concluded the leg power is associated with the performance of rower. It is proposed that rowers would improve their leg strength through training that enhances rowing performance.

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  • Tanvir Abbas & Muhammad Zia ul Haq & Qasid Naveed, 2017. "Somatotyping and Physical Fitness of Pakistani National Rower," Global Regional Review, Humanity Only, vol. 2(1), pages 364-374, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:aaw:grrjrn:v:2:y:2017:i:1:p:364-374
    DOI: 10.31703/grr.2017(II-I).26
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    Keywords

    Somatotype; Physical Fitness; Rowers;
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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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