Anthropometry for Paddle Sports
Anthropometry (measuring body size and composition) is an important component of fitness testing for paddle sports. Low body fat, and having a long reach, are just two physical advantages in paddle sports.
Suggested Anthropometry Tests for Paddle Sports
Anthropometry and Olympic Athletes
London 2012 Olympic Games
Here is some information from the analysis of the anthropometric data (height, weight and age) from the canoe participants at the London 2012 Olympic Games. You will notice that the sprinters were on average taller and heavier than the slalom participants.
| Sport | Age | Height (cm) | Weight (kg) | BMI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OVERALL AVERAGE (all sports) | 26.1 | 176.9 | 72.8 | 23.3 |
| Canoe Slalom (all) | 26.8 | 175.3 | 70.2 | 22.8 |
| Canoe Slalom (females) | 25.0 | 166.7 | 59.8 | 21.6 |
| Canoe Slalom (males) | 27.4 | 178.3 | 73.9 | 23.3 |
| Canoe Sprint (all) | 26.2 | 179.4 | 78.2 | 24.2 |
| Canoe Sprint (females) | 26.3 | 171.2 | 66.3 | 22.6 |
| Canoe Sprint (males) | 26.2 | 184.1 | 85.1 | 25.1 |
Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Here is average data from the analysis of the anthropometric data of the canoeing competitors at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
| Age (years) | height (m) | weight (kg) | BMI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVERAGE (all sports) | 26.8 | 1.77 | 72.0 | 22.9 |
| Canoeing (all) | 27.4 | 1.78 | 77.0 | 24.2 |
| Canoeing (females) | 27.7 | 1.70 | 66.5 | 23.0 |
| Canoeing (males) | 27.3 | 1.82 | 82.2 | 24.7 |
Related Pages
- Fitness Components for Paddlers
- Fitness Testing for Paddle Sports
- Olympic Games Anthropometry for other sports in 2012
- All about fitness testing, including anthropometry testing
- Poll about the fitness components for Paddling Sports
- about eTID - online electronic talent identification
- List of Fitness Tests
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