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The aim of this study was to investigate the possible relationships between
anthropometrical parameters (skinfold, girths, lengths, and breadth / lengths),
somatotype components, motor abilities and physical acitivity in 12-15 year old
children. The subjects of this study were 277 pupils, aged 12-15 years, divided into
groups, two years apart. Their body height, weight, BMI, 9 skinfold, 13 girths, 8
lengths, and 8 breadth / lengths were measured. Somatotype components
(endomorph, mesomorph, ectomorph) were estimated according to Carter and
Heath (1990). The following Eurofit tests were used: 20m endurance shuttle – run,
handgrip strength, standing broad jump, flexed arm hang, sit – up, 10× 5 m shuttle
– run, plate tapping, sit and reach and Flamingo balance. Physical activity was
assessed using the questionnaire of Telama et al (1996). The relationships between
anthropometry and Eurofit tests results were moderate in some weight – bearing
tests, the relationships were significant. The subjects physicaly did not depend on
the anthropometrical parameters. Endurance shuttle – run tests results in all age
and sex groups correlated significantly with physical activity.