Model Morpho-Functional Characteristics of Qualified Volleyball Players

Abstract

The significant influence of somatic and functional characteristics on the sports result makes it advisable to justify the model indices of qualified players who are considered to be ideal models in their sport. The purpose of the study was to determine the model morpho-functional characteristics of qualified male and female volleyball play- ers of the Ukrainian Super League. The study involved 12 female and 13 male volleyball players that were qualified as masters of sport, candidates for masters of sports. Morpho-functional diagnostics aimed at determining the body composition of players (fat, muscle, bone components, total water content). According to the results of the anthropometric measurement and morpho-functional diagnostics of qualified volleyball players, we came up with 18 indicators that characterized the constitution and the body composition of athletes’ weight. The analysis of the obtained data showed a slight skewness in the distribution of fat and muscle components in the athletes’ legs and arms, which was explained by the nature of the volleyball game. The significant potential of Ukrainian volleyball players, the availability of the reserved functional resources was evidenced by their anthropometric indicators, the content of fat and muscle components in the body, which were not significantly different from the similar indicators of the players of the leading national teams and professional volleyball clubs. The results of the research can serve as a guide and facilitate the selection, training and specialization of gifted Ukrainian youth.