Some of the Anthropometric Characteristics of Fourth and Fifth ‎Grades Aged (9-10) Years Students In Nablus District‎

Some of the Anthropometric Characteristics of Fourth and Fifth ‎Grades Aged (9-10) Years Students In Nablus District‎

Imad Abdelhaq

prof_imad@yahoo.com

Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Educational Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine

Received : 11-02-2004 , Accepted : 17-08-2004

Language: Arabic

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the Anthropometric characteristics of fourth and fifth grades aged (9-10) years student in Nablus District. The Sample of the study consisted of (300) male and female student (150) for each. Results indicated a significant differences at (a = 0.05) in the (leg, Foot, Arms and Lengths) in favor of male. While the differences were in favor of female on Thigh and trunk length parameter. In addition, the results indicated a significant differences at (a=0.05) in Arm circumstances, (Shoulder, Thigh) widths in favor of female. While the are no significant differences at (a=0.05) in the height and body weight due to gender. The researcher recommended that increase attention on Anthropometric parameters by physical teachers in the evaluating students physical developments.

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