The purpose of this study was to test physique, physical fitness in elite athletes of track and frels(n=20), swimming(n=20) and hymnastice(n=20) elementary school for help to select elite athletes.
The conclusion of this study was as follows:
1. The comparison of physiques
The standing heights, body weight , chest girth, girth, humerus width and femur width were showed higher in elite athletes of track and field, and the upper arm girth. panniculus adiposus thickness of tricepsl, suprailiac, abdomen, thigh % fat and % LBM were showed higher in elite athletes of swimming. whereas all factors were showed lower in elite athletes of gymnastics than the others.
All of the physique factors were showed the highest in elite athletes of track and field.
2. The comparison of physical fitness
The strength power, agility, balance and endurance of elite athletes of track and field were higher than swimmers and gymnasts.
whereas sit-up was higher in elite athletes of swimming. standing trunk flexion was higher in elite athletes of gymnastics.
As a result. elite athletes of track and field were superior to the others in total physical fitness.