Morphometric indicators of volleyball playing students

Volleyball is now one of the largest five international sports, and the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), with its 220 affiliated national federations, is the largest international sporting federation in the world (FIVB). This sport is considered a highly dynamic sport. The offensive and defensive actions require strong development of the motor skills required to achieve the technical, tactical and physical demands of this complex sport (Shondell & Cecile, 2002; Sheppard et al., 2008; Hank, Zahalka, & Maly, 2015). The purpose of the study: to investigate students who plays volleyball morphometric indicators. The tasks of the study: 1. Analysis of scientific literature. 2. Anthropometry. 3. Statistical analysis of data. Results: 1. It was determined that the age, height, weight, body mass index of the players of the Lithuanian University of Sport are lower than the Rio Arena team players. Body fat mass is higher for LSU (p>0.05). 2. It was determined that the morphometric indicators of volleyball playing students are worse than the Rio Arena team's central blocker and striker. LSU team BMI and body fat mass morphometric indicators in \"libero\" and setter positions were lower than Rio Arena (p>0.05). 3. Comparing elite athletes with LSU volleyball players and Rio Arena players, the researchers average height were significantly lower than elite athletes. Conclusions: 1. It was determined that Volleyball players of Lithuania University of Sport are younger (21.62 ± 1.29). The Rio Arena volleyball team is older (24.62 ± 1.79). Rio Arena team average height (188 ± 3.32 cm) was higher than student volleyball players (185,12 ± 1,93 cm), the average weight difference is not so significant (4,91 kg). The higher body mass index is for the Rio Arena volleyball players, with a slight difference (0.56 kg / m²). According to the results of the study, the LSU team has a higher fat mass (1.5%). The difference between the results was statistically insignificant (p> 0.05). 2. It was determined that the LSU volleyball players height was lower than Rio Arena players who playing in central blocker and strikers positions. Students in \"libero\" and setter positions are higher than Rio Arena volleyball players who play in same positions (4.5 cm difference). Higher players had a higher mass of weight. The larger body mass index than the one recommended for athletes has LSU team “libero” and setter position players. In other positions BMI is normal. The investigated volleyball players body fat content is small except for “libero” and setters who represents Lithuania University of Sport. The average body fat mass of these players is slightly higher than recommended - 0.3%. The difference between the results is statistically insignificant (p> 0.05). The difference between the results is statistically insignificant (p> 0.05). 3. Comparing elite athletes with LSU volleyball players and Rio Arena players, the researchers average height were significantly lower than elite athletes. Only central blocking positions players of the Rio Arena team and “libero” from both of teams could equate to the professionals. According to the BMI and fat content, only \"libero\" and setters in the LSU team do not match the level of elite athletes. So, the biggest gap that distinguishes the investigators from professional volleyball players is the height indicator