Anthropometric Measures of East African University Rugby Players.
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Date
2005-11
Authors
Litaba, S. A.
Wabuyabo, Issah K.
Wamukoya, Edwin K.
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Kenyatta University
Abstract
Rugby requires high levels of all fitness components in various
proportions. The running speed, dodging, tackling, scrumming
and jumping need: good grip, weight and strength among other
fitness components to fulfill positional play roles.
Methods: seven teams participating in the 2004 East African
University Games were the subjects in the study. Sergeants jump
method was used to establish the vertical jump scores of the
subjects, leg to leg bioelectrical impedance method was used to
get weight and body fat percentages, sit and reach method was
used to get low back flexibility scores, while a handgrip
dynamometer was used to get the handgrip scores.
Findings: The teams had a mean explosive strength of51.1 ern,
body fat % of 20.5, low back flexibility of 9.8 and handgrip of
51.6 kg. These values were lower compared to those of
European rugby clubs except handgrip strength (i.e. 52.8, 10,
30).
Conclusion: The young athletes should target the standard
fitness values to enable them join professional clubs.
Description
6th Biennual Scientific Conference of the Africa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance(AFAHPER-SD)Kenyatta University Nairobi Kenya from Wednesday 9th-friday 11th November 2005.