The Predictive Value of Selected Anthropometric Measures for Fitness Levels in Children Aged )9–11 (Years

Abstract

The study aims to demonstrate the relationship between Anthropometric measures and the fitness to reach the average contribution on the levels of physical fitness on the light of the anthropometric criteria for the pupils (9-11) years. The study deals with the descriptive and predicative styles due to its beneficial for the research objectives. The data are shown by the pupils (9-11) years within the schools of Mosul. Because of the huge data that is why it is chosen the random sample to achieve the research aim. So, it contains about 216 pupils. It is chosen the sample depending on the geographic distribution. To achieve the research goals, the researchers used certain exercises that is recommended by the experts. For the study purposes, the study depended on the statistical results (the average and the authentic criterion and the Berson’s factor that lead  the following findings: The anthropometric measures (body length, weight, Hight) proved their influence to predict the physical fitness.   The weight body is the most impact measure in the capacity for the arms about 48%.