EFFECTS OF BODY COMPOSITION ON THE MANIFESTATION OF STATIC STRENGTH IN GIRLS OF LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE

Abstract

This study presents the results of the analysis of the effects of body composition on themanifestation of static strength in girls of lower elementary school age. The sample consistedof 63 girls aged seven. All the girls were from Subotica and attend elementary schools. Heightwas measured by the use of Martin’s anthropometer, weight was measured by the use of InBody230. The measures of body composition (body fat, total body water and skeletal muscle mass)were assessed by InBody 230, a device which functions on the base of bioelectrical impedance.The static strength of arms and shoulder area was assessed by „Bent-arm hang” test. The resultspointed to the statistically significant effects of the body composition on the manifestation of staticstrength in girls of lower elementary school age. 

Keywords

• body composition
• static strength
• girls