DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sajb.2025.v13i04.004

Pages: 380-385

Background: The present study examined some relationship between anthropometric parameters; including height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) and athletic performance of male and female student-athletes. Methods: The descriptive statistics measured parameters between male and female athletes and illustrated the mean values and standard deviations for these parameters in both groups of student-athletes. Using T-tests, the statistical comparisons were height between male and female athletes, weight between male and female athletes and BMI between male and female student-athletes. The results showed a statistically significant difference in height between male and female athletes (t = 11.786; p < 0.00001). However, there was no statistical significance in weight (t = 0.835; p = 0.416) or BMI (t = 0.549; p = 0.549) between the two groups. Results: These findings suggest that while male and female athletes may differ significantly in height, there is no significant disparity in weight or BMI. These results may provide a better understanding of the physical characteristics of male and female athletes and may have implications for training and performance considerations. Further research in this area could provide valuable insights into optimizing athletic performance across gender groups. Conclusion: The present study may expand our knowledge of height, weight and BMI differences between male and female athletes. These findings challenge stereotypes, advocate for personalized approaches in sports science, and emphasize the need for gender-specific assessments to enhance athlete performance and well-being. This research provides valuable insights for sports professionals and coaches working with male and female athletes.