Relationship between Jump Distance for Running Long Jump and Physical Characteristics of Male Students in PE Class

Abstract

The study aims to examine the relationship between physical characteristics and jump distance in running long jump among male college students in PE classes. The study recruited 146 healthy male students aged 17 - 18 years who attended PE classes on running long jump. Multiple regression analysis was carried out to examine the extent to which physical characteristics account for variances in jump distance. To compare the contribution of anthropometric parameters, a 50-meter run time was added to the analysis as an independent variable. Analysis revealed that 50-meter run time, obviously, largely accounted for variance in jump distance. Additionally, body mass and percentage of body fat were adopted as significant independent variables. Using another combination of independent variables for analysis, lean body mass and fat mass were found to be significantly independent variables. Therefore, results suggest that appropriate control of body composition in male students will not only be beneficial for their health but also be associated with jump performance in running long jump.