Relationship between Body Composition and Specific Motor Abilities According to Position in Elite Female Soccer Players

Mima Stanković, Ilma Čaprić, Dušan Đorđević (), Stefan Đorđević, Adem Preljević, Admira Koničanin, Džejla Maljanović, Hamza Nailović, Iso Muković, Igor Jelaska and Goran Sporiš
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Mima Stanković: Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Niš, 18000 Niš, Serbia
Ilma Čaprić: Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, State University of Novi Pazar, 36300 Novi Pazar, Serbia
Dušan Đorđević: Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Niš, 18000 Niš, Serbia
Stefan Đorđević: Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Niš, 18000 Niš, Serbia
Adem Preljević: Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, State University of Novi Pazar, 36300 Novi Pazar, Serbia
Admira Koničanin: Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, State University of Novi Pazar, 36300 Novi Pazar, Serbia
Džejla Maljanović: Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, State University of Novi Pazar, 36300 Novi Pazar, Serbia
Hamza Nailović: Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, State University of Novi Pazar, 36300 Novi Pazar, Serbia
Iso Muković: Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, State University of Novi Pazar, 36300 Novi Pazar, Serbia
Igor Jelaska: Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia
Goran Sporiš: Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, 10110 Zagreb, Croatia

IJERPH, 2023, vol. 20, issue 2, 1-12

Abstract: Contemporary top-division soccer is characterized by high-intensity activity throughout the entire match, which also requires high levels of a wide range of the players’ functional and motor abilities. Furthermore, motor and functional requirements vary in relation to the players’ position on the pitch. In view of the above, the objective of this study was to determine any differences in body composition and specific motor abilities in relation to position. Twenty elite female soccer players (age: 20.90 ± 3.70 years; height: 166.95 ± 5.83 cm; weight: 58.97 ± 7.50 kg; training experience: 9.50 ± 4.11 years) were recruited for the purpose of this study. Based on their position within the team, the players were divided into three groups: defenders (N-7), midfielders (N-6), and forwards (N-7). The instruments used included the InBody770 (for body composition assessment), Optojump and Polar for the assessment of specific motor abilities. The results obtained indicate a strong link between the parameters body composition and specific motor abilities; however, the level of significance varies, as do the variables concerning specific motor abilities and body composition in relation to the players’ position on the pitch. In accordance with these results, coaches and others working in the soccer industry should be apprised of the necessity of a tailored approach when it comes to planning the development of specific motor abilities, as well of with the importance of balanced body composition as prerequisites for achieving top results.

Keywords: football; agility; endurance; strength; fats; muscle mass; body fluids (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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