The Contribution of Some Anthropometric, Physical, and Skill Measurements to the Competitive Behavior of Junior Swimmers in Jordan

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the contribution of anthropometric, physical, and skill measurements to the competitive behavior of junior swimmers in Jordan. The Relational descriptive approach was used in this study. The random study sample consisted of 25 junior swimmers whose ages ranged from (14-16) years. To collect data the Competitive Behavior Scale by Dorothy Harris(1984), translated by Allawi (1998), was used, and some anthropometric, physical, and skill measurements specific to swimming were used. The results of the study indicated that the level of competitive behavior was at an average level among junior swimmers, reaching 2.13, and that the most contributing variables to competitive behavior among junior swimmers in Jordan was the speed endurance element in swimming 100 m crawl swimming, followed by arm length, followed by strength endurance muscles of the chest and arms, The researchers recommended paying attention to the psychological aspect of swimmers, along with the physical, skill, tactical, and cognitive aspects, in training units to raise the level of performance, as it has an impact on positive behavior during competitions.