Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to examine various respiratory parameters and biomotoric properties in high school students who take part in school teams and train in different sports. Thirty six female and thirty eight male, in total seventy-four students volunteered to participate in the study. FVC, FEV1, PEF, FEF25-75 and MVV measurements were taken to determine the respiratory function. The bio-motoric properties were evaluated by right and left hand grip strength, vertical jumping height, and anaerobic power. A statistically significant difference was determined for all respiration parameters (FVC, FEV1, PEF, FEF2575% ve MVV), except FEV1/FVC, between female and male students (p<0.01). The vertical jumping height and anaerobic power values were determined to be significantly higher in male students (p<0.01). A statistically significant relationship was determined in both groups between the FVC and the FEV1 values and anthropometric properties. There are studies that put forth the positive effects of exercise programs on the respiratory functions of individuals who have not yet completed their developments as well as studies that state the contrary. In conclusion, a statistically significant difference in favor of male children was determined in terms of the respiratory and bio-motoric properties examined in this study. This difference may be explained by hormonal changes, especially the increased release of testosterone in boys that occur due to sexual maturity, and by the increase in physical properties such as height and body weight

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