Somatotype of Female Track and Field Athletes

Physique and Body composition has been known to fundamental to excellence in athletic performance and can also be a predictor of athletic performance. It has been found that champions of different sports differ significantly in their physiques that correspond to some extent with the particular requirements of their respective events. This book, therefore, provides information on somatotyping of female runners, jumpers and throwers. The analysis should help to understand the physique and body composition required for different running, throwing and jumping events and should be especially useful to coaches, trainers and sport scientists to spot young talent and also to design training programs.