Assessment of the evolution of anthropometric indicators in students with sports program

摘要

Anthropometric measurements are noninvasive methods that allow assessment of growth and development status and predicting the health of the body. The study was undertaken on 200 students aged 11-16 years. It studied the dynamics of stature and nutritional status in athletes. The results lead to the following conclusions: all the indicators studied increased in range between 11 years and 16 years; the somatic development is influenced by age, sex and sports activities.