Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Award Date
1969
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Physical Education
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to utilize Hall's method of anthropometric measurements on a select sample of South Dakota wrestlers, and to compare the results of Hall's method with the current procedure of establishing minimum weights. The subjects included wrestlers competing in four of eight district tournaments during the 1969 State tournament series. Five body measurements were taken from each competitor. The measurements included were: (1) height; (2) chest width; (3) chest depth; (4) width at the illiac crests; (4) thigh circumference. These raw data were converted to predicted minimum weight by using a regression equation developed by Hall. With the use of tables the investigator compared the predicted weight with the wrestler's current certified and his wrestling weight. The analysis revealed that Hall's method, with some adjustment, could be used as a guide to establishing certified weight for wrestlers in South Dakota.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Physical education and training
Physical fitness -- Testing
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
79
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Kurtenbach, Frank Joseph, "The Hall Method of Estimating Healthy Classification as Compared to the Current Method Employed by the South Dakota High School Activities Association" (1969). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3553.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/3553