Anthropometrics related to the performance
of a sample of male swimmers

Perciavalle, V. A.; Di Corrado, Donatella; Scuto, C.; Perciavalle, V.; Coco, M.

doi:10.2466/19.50.PMS.118k27w8

The main purpose of the present investigation of 21 elite male swimmers was to assess whether the Ape Index (the ratio between the individual's arm span and height) and/or the second-to-fourth digit length ratio (2D:4D), i.e., the ratio between the length of the second and the fourth fi ngers of the right hand, are associated with the performance of high-level swimmers, when mood and/or executive function are covaried. The results showed no statistically signifi cant correlation between the Ape Index and 2D:4D ratio, performance, executive function, or mood. In contrast, statistically signifi cant correlations were found between 2D:4D ratio and performance, executive function, and mood. Regressions indicated that 2D:4D ratio and not Ape Index is related to the performances of a sample of male swimmers.

Titolo:	Anthropometrics related to the performance of a sample of male swimmers
Autori:	PERCIAVALLE V.A. DI CORRADO, DONATELLA SCUTO C. PERCIAVALLE, VINCENZO COCO M. mostra contributor esterni nascondi contributor esterni
Data di pubblicazione:	2014
Rivista:	PERCEPTUAL AND MOTOR SKILLS
Abstract:	The main purpose of the present investigation of 21 elite male swimmers was to assess whether the Ape Index (the ratio between the individual's arm span and height) and/or the second-to-fourth digit length ratio (2D:4D), i.e., the ratio between the length of the second and the fourth fi ngers of the right hand, are associated with the performance of high-level swimmers, when mood and/or executive function are covaried. The results showed no statistically signifi cant correlation between the Ape Index and 2D:4D ratio, performance, executive function, or mood. In contrast, statistically signifi cant correlations were found between 2D:4D ratio and performance, executive function, and mood. Regressions indicated that 2D:4D ratio and not Ape Index is related to the performances of a sample of male swimmers.
Handle:	http://hdl.handle.net/11387/77926
Appare nelle tipologie:	1.1 Articolo in rivista

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