Abstract

Six male and six female elite junior tennis players (10-17 years) were tested for cardiorespiratory characteristics, body fat, grip strength, isokinetic strength and power, selected skinfolds, bone diameters and circumferences and anaerobic power and capacity. The males were found to have significantly higher VO2 max values (3.971 mm, 60.29 ml/kg min.) than the females (2.91 min, 52.33 ml/kg/min.). Body fat () of the males (11.40) was significantly lower than that of the females (18.96). The males were found to be significantly stronger than the females in all measures of grip and isokinetic strength and power. The males exhibited significantly smaller tricep, bicep, iliac and axilla skinfold than the females. Upper limb measurement (forearm and biceps) were significantly larger in the male both on the dominant and non-dominant sides. Measures of anaerobic power and capacity also significantly differentiated between the sexes. The overall characteristics of these subjects indicate athletically superior profiles. Verf.-Referat