[AGE DYNAMICS OF THE MAIN SOMATOMETRIC PARAMETERS IN ADOLESCENT STUDENTS BORN IN THE CITY OF MAGADAN].

Abstract

In the period from 2005 to 2013 the age dynamics of indices of physical development was studied in 1466 adolescent students aged from 17 to 21 years born in Magadan. Studies have shown that the growth of the body length in boys in Magadan stopped at 17 years, whereas in the period of 19, 20 and 21 years, an increase in the body mass and chest circumference relative to the length of the body was detected, which, in turn, lead to an increase in the strength of the physique. All of the surveyed youths were characterized by a proportional and harmonious types of physical development.