SPORTS ANTHROPOMETRY

Sports Anthropometry is an integral part of Sports Science support services provided at Sports Authority of India, Regional Centre, Thiruvananthapuram.

The department focuses on scientific assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of athletes to optimize sports performance, support talent identification, and assist in long-term athlete development. Anthropometric evaluation helps coaches and sports scientists understand body structure, composition, proportionality, growth patterns, and sport-specific physical characteristics of athletes.

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Role of Sports Anthropometry

• Scientific monitoring of athlete growth and development

• Assessment of body composition and physique characteristics

• Sport-specific anthropometric profiling of athletes

• Support for talent identification and performance optimization

• Monitoring of seasonal changes (off-season vs. competition season) in body composition

• Pre-competition and post-competition assessment

• Weight management in combat sports

• Long-term athlete development

• Injury prevention support through posture and body alignment assessment

• Sports Anthropometry Unit works with other Sports Science Staff and Coaches

• Discussion of Testing Results with interdisciplinary sports science, coaches and athletes

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Anthropometric Assessment Parameter:

• Height/Stature

• Body Weight

• Body mass index

• Skinfold Measurements

• Circumference Measurements

• Limb Length Assessment

• Bone length and Breadth Measurements

• Somatotyping

• Body Composition Analysis

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Body Composition Analysis:

• Fat Percentage Assessment

• Muscle Mass Evaluation

• Segmental Body Composition Analysis

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