Physical fitness of elite women's rugby union players over a ...
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CHAPTER FOUR<br />
RESULTS<br />
4.1 INTRODUCTION<br />
This chapter describes the positional physical <strong>fitness</strong> results at each <strong>of</strong> the three testing periods<br />
<strong>over</strong> the competitive season. Measurement results <strong>of</strong> the tests are reported in terms <strong>of</strong> the<br />
mean scores achieved at each <strong>of</strong> the three different testing periods in the season. The<br />
descriptive data for the sub groupings (forwards and backs) at the three testing sessions are all<br />
contained in a table in Appendix D. The results depicting comparisons and changes for the<br />
positional groups <strong>over</strong> the competition season are displayed graphically. In addition, this<br />
chapter highlights the significant changes within the forwards and backs during the<br />
experimental period.<br />
4.2 ANTHROPOMETRIC MEASUREMENTS<br />
The anthropometric measurements conducted during the study consisted <strong>of</strong> body mass and<br />
body composition expressed as the sum <strong>of</strong> seven skinfolds, from which percentage body fat<br />
was calculated.<br />
4.2.1 Stature<br />
The positional stature results <strong>of</strong> the forwards and backs for the three testing sessions are<br />
outlined in Figure 2. There were no significant differences or changes in stature between or<br />
within the positional groups during three testing sessions. Although not statistically significant<br />
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