Author(s): Rajesh Kumar Verma and Dr. Sanjit Sardar

Abstract:
The purpose of the study was to compare basic anthropometric characteristics of junior soccer players and track and field athletes of Jharkhand State Sports Promotion Society (JSSPS) Khelgaon, Ranchi, Jharkhand. To conduct the study, 15 soccer players and 15 track and field athletes were selected as sample. The selected subjects were enrolled as a trainee in Jharkhand State Sports Promotion Society (JSSPS) Khelgaon, Ranchi, Jharkhand. The age range was 14 to 17 years. Standard anthropometric techniques were used to assess the height and weight of the selected subject. The BMI was calculated with the help of a formula. It was found that soccer players were significantly taller than track and field athletes. It was also found that although soccer players were heavier than track and field athletes, the result could not get statistical support. The difference in mean BMI of both the groups was not statistically significant and within the normal range. It was concluded that basic anthropometric measures in the form of height and weight do differ to some extent in players taking part in soccer and athletic events.

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