Prediction of physical endurance in athletes during puberty: analysis of high performance soccer players

Pubescent maturity is an essential element in obtaining physical capacity. Having de described the anthropometric characteristics, such as body structure and results in the physical and functional tests, of a group of football players in relation to their pubescent level, the results showed which tests has a higher predictive level on the physical capacity. Age can predict 54% of the variation of results in 500 m. run and 59% in the 60 m. dash. If pubescent maturity and the measurement of the tricipital skin-fold are also taken into consideration the prediction level goes up to 72% in 500 m. run and 75% in the 60 m. dash. Language: es