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The impact of skinfolds measurement on somatotype determination in Heath-Carter method

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  • Anna Pastuszak
  • Jan Gajewski
  • Krzysztof Buśko

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Objectives: The study aim was to determine if a difference exists in skinfold thickness measured by two interchangeable approaches; (1) supraspinale skinfold recommended in the Heath-Carter method and (2) iliac crest skinfold measurement. The question arises as to whether each approach has a similar or different effect on endomorphy determination, and whether there is a possibility to estimate the supraspinale skinfold based on other skinfold measurements. Methods: A group of 186 male and 161 female students participated in this study. Anthropometric examination included all somatic measurements, as recommended in the Heath-Carter protocol, and the iliac crest skinfold measurement. Estimation of the supraspinale skinfold was performed based on the multiple linear regression procedure. Results: Skinfold thickness measured in the supraspinale and iliac crest differed (p

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  • Anna Pastuszak & Jan Gajewski & Krzysztof Buśko, 2019. "The impact of skinfolds measurement on somatotype determination in Heath-Carter method," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 14(9), pages 1-11, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0222100
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0222100
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