Trisha Aryanti Septina, Muhammad Fahmi Hasan, Rini Syafriani, Agung Dwi Juniarsyah, Tuliss Bial Fathannisa, Irana Mery Alviana, Gifran Rihla Gifarka Latief, Tommy Apriantono

Comparison of Physiological Characteristics of Men's Doubles and Women's Doubles Junior Badminton Athletes

Introduction

Comparison of physiological characteristics of men's doubles and women's doubles junior badminton athletes. Compare junior men's and women's badminton doubles athletes' physiological characteristics. Key differences in anthropometry, strength, and VO2max offer practical coaching insights.

Abstract

Background: This study aims to describe and compare the physiological characteristics of junior men’s and women’s doubles athletes in badminton. Methods: Testing consists of anthropometric and physical ability tests. Anthropometry includes height, weight, BMI, fat mass, muscle mass. Physical ability tests include handgrip, sit & reach, counter movement jump, stroke stand balance, whole body reaction, 10m sprint, ilinois agility test, VO2max (multi stage sprint), anaerobic capacity (RAST Test). Statistical analysis using normality test and paired t-test. Results: The results showed significant differences in almost all anthropometric tests except BMI. There are significant differences in the components of hand grip ability, CMJ, 10m sprint, VO2max, anaerobic capacity and there are no significant differences in sit & reach ability, balance, reaction and agility. Conclusions: By utilizing all the findings, practical suggestions can be designed for junior badminton athlete coaches.

Review

This study addresses a pertinent area in sports science, focusing on the physiological characteristics of junior badminton doubles athletes. The objective of comparing men's and women's doubles is clearly defined, and the methodology appears robust, encompassing a broad range of anthropometric measures (height, weight, BMI, fat mass, muscle mass) and critical physical ability tests. The comprehensive battery of tests, including handgrip, counter movement jump (CMJ), sprint, agility, balance, reaction, VO2max, and anaerobic capacity (RAST Test), provides a detailed physiological profile. This comparative approach is particularly valuable for understanding gender-specific requirements and development needs in this specific athletic population. The results highlight significant anthropometric differences between the genders, as might be expected, with BMI being the notable exception. Furthermore, key performance indicators such as handgrip strength, power (CMJ), speed (10m sprint), aerobic capacity (VO2max), and anaerobic capacity were found to differ significantly, offering crucial insights into gender-specific strengths and weaknesses. Interestingly, flexibility (sit & reach), balance, reaction time, and agility showed no significant differences, which offers specific insights into potentially gender-neutral physiological aspects for these athlete groups. A minor point of clarification from the abstract is the stated use of a "paired t-test"; when comparing two independent groups (men's vs. women's doubles), an independent samples t-test is typically employed. This should be verified in the full manuscript to ensure appropriate statistical analysis was conducted. The absence of sample size information in the abstract also makes it difficult to assess the statistical power and generalizability of the findings. Despite these minor abstract-level points, the findings are directly applicable and valuable. The study successfully delineates crucial physiological distinctions between junior men's and women's doubles players, providing a strong foundation for tailored training programs. The practical suggestions derived from these findings would be highly beneficial for coaches aiming to optimize athlete development and design gender-specific training interventions. This research makes a solid contribution to the understanding of physiological profiles in junior badminton, setting the stage for more targeted and evidence-based training. The full paper would be a valuable resource for coaches, sports scientists, and researchers in badminton.

Full Text

Comments

You need to be logged in to post a comment.