A CAUSAL MODEL OF SKILL PERFORMANCE BASED ON KEY ANTHROPOMETRIC AND PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS FOR SELECTING FEMALE BASKETBALL PLAYERS
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https://doi.org/10.61841/5qb0qw53Keywords:
Causal Model, Skill Performance, Anthropometric, Physical VariablesAbstract
The present study aimed to construct a causal model of skill performance based on the most important anthropometric and physical variables for selecting female basketball players. The study was conducted on female students of the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at the College of Education for Women, University of Kufa, with a total sample of (36) students.
The researcher adopted the descriptive method using a correlational and causal approach. The variables included anthropometric measurements (body height, arm length, and leg length), physical attributes (explosive power, speed, agility, coordination, and balance), and skill performance (dribbling, passing, and shooting).
The results revealed significant correlations between all variables and skill performance. Physical attributes, particularly explosive power and coordination, showed the highest contribution to skill performance. The findings also indicated that anthropometric measurements have both direct and indirect effects on performance, mainly through their influence on physical attributes.
The causal model demonstrated that skill performance is not determined by a single factor, but rather by the interaction between body structure and physical abilities. The model showed good explanatory power in predicting performance levels among the students.
The study concluded that physical attributes represent the most influential factor in skill performance, while anthropometric measurements play a supportive and indirect role. The researcher recommends focusing on developing physical abilities and using scientific criteria in player selection.
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