DIFFERENCES BETWEEN 13-YEAR-OLD BOYS AND GIRLS IN THE DIMENSION OF SPEED, EXPLOSIVE STRENGTH AND SOME BODY VOLUME PARAMETERS

Abstract

The research aimed to verify the differences of some anthropometric characteristics and motor abilities between boys and girls, 13-year-old pupils. Methods: The sample was comprised of 180 pupils (90 M and 90 F) aged 13, who are students of primary schools in Lipjan municipality. Measurements were conducted in the spring of 2019. In order to accomplish the tasks set out in this work and confirm the hypotheses raised, this research used methods to determine the central tendency parameters and the t-test methods for verifying the changes between the genders. The results were processed through the computer programme SPSS 20.0. Results: In the anthropometric space, important statistical changes were determined. Important changes appeared in the variability of the body height, weight and length of the foot. In the motoric space, changes appeared in all the tests included in this research, and these changes were in favour of the boys’ group. Conclusion: Based on the results, a hypothesis was raised, assuming the differences between the sexes, especially in the motoric space. It can be concluded that the group consisting of boys has shown better results in the area of motor variables.