Document Type : Research Paper
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The purpose of this study was to establish the Iranian Toddlers boy anthropometric characteristics Norm. This descriptive survey study is to formulate norm.1719 toddlers boy's who participated in Basij Sport Organization leisure time programs following the public call for volunteers were participated in this study and divided into six age groups 8 to 13 years. Anthropometric variables were measured by International Association for the advancement anthropometry methods and somatotype was calculated by Heath-Carter method. Data Analysis Center for trend indicators, standard deviation and Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was calculated. The result showed average body type Toddlers Iranian boys were: 1/3- 3/4 - 1/3 and the mesomorphy dominant than the other components. Also the finding showed that variables related to body fat gradually increases from 8 to 12 years, but in 13 years will be faced with the loss. In addition results showed a continuous increase in leg length and environment variables. So body type of 12-8 years Toddlers was, "balance mesomorph" and 13 years old was, "mesomorph - ectomorph". According to the results possibly relevant Indicators with fat in ages 8 to 12 years will increase and decreases in 13 years. With this unit norm can be used for screening tests in athletic talent, growth monitoring, nutritional considerations and sports injuries.
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