Abstract des Autors

The invited contributions to this book provide detailed analysis of the physical characteristics of 457 athletes at the Montreal Olympics in 1976. Analysis is based on a broad range of measurements, including anthropometric dimensions, somatotype photographs, handwrist radiographs in young athletes, and menarche questionnaires for females. The volume also marks the first presentation of data on the physical characteristics of female rowers, and male fencers, field hockey players and judo competitors. Descriptive and comparative statistics, figures, and raw data are provided. Following an outline of the organization of the Montreal Olympic Games Anthropological Project, and analysis of family size and birth order of athletes, the book describes and compares the absolute size of athletes on a large number of variables by sport and event. Subsequent chapters report on methods and findings covering such topics as absolute body size, somatotype, proportionality, and body composition. The maturity status of young male and female athletes is also evaluated. The final contribution presents the first work exploring factor structure of absolute size measures for male and female athletes. Verf.-Referat