Percentage of subcutaneous fatty tissue as an indicator of the physical status of volleyball players

Abstract

Subcutaneous adipose tissue (skin folds) is a disruptive factor in many sports that
overcome the force of gravity, including volleyball. In the field of volleyball, it is
imperative to identify the anthropometric constitution, where the amount of
subcutaneous adipose tissue plays a significant role. The study included 18 active
players of the women's volleyball club Jahorina from Pale (BH=173±8.77cm;
BW=66.04±9.09kg; BMI=22.03±2.19kg/m2, age=19.11±2.63), a member of the
volleyball Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina with the main goal to analyze
and determine the percentage of adipose fat as an indicator of physical status. Yuhasz
skinfold test (Biceps skinfold, Triceps skinfold, Subscapular skinfold, Suprailiac
skinfold, Abdomen skinfold, Front thigh skinfold, Rear thigh skinfold) was applied
to assess skin folds. Measurements were performed with a skin fat measuring
instrument (Caliper GIMA-model Plicometro, Italy) in accordance with the ISAK
protocol. Statistical data processing included central and dispersion parameters and
Pearson's correlation coefficients. Based on the obtained results, it can be concluded
that 30% of significant ICC p<,05;p<0,01;p<0,001 were achieved. The percentage of skin
folds of Jahorina volleyball players in body weight is 16.16% (12 kg), and body fat
mass is 54.04 kg. Based on the obtained results, the amount of adipose tissue can be
concluded that our sample is within the allowed values recommended for this
population, and that amount is lower compared to previous research.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24040/sjss.2021.7.1.64-74