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Anthropometry is a science dedicated to the study of the measurement of the human body that includes quantitative measurements of the muscle, bone, and adipose tissue used to estimate the body composition (Casadei and Kiel, 2020). Variation in human body composition, and shape ranges considerably: many body size, and shape indices (height, weight, body composition, and proportions) are the result of long evolution process, and adaptation to environment (Zabuliene and Tutkuviene, 2010). Kinanthropometry, defined by William Ross in 1978, is the study of size, shape, proportionality, composition, biological maturation, and body function, in order to understand the process of growth, exercise, sports performance, and nutrition (Fig. 1) (Leone et al., 2002). Sometimes, these two terms are used as synonyms, even though they have different meanings. Anthropometry is based on body measurements such as skin folds, bone diameters, bone lengths, perimeters, and basic measurements (such as weight, height, sitting height, and arm span), and these values are incorporated into equations to estimate body composition or may be used as indicators (for example, waist circumference). This method has been used for evaluating body composition (for example, hydrodensitometry, dilution techniques, measuring K-40 by whole-body counting, and electrical bioimpedance), but one of the major limitations is that the evaluator needs to have a skill technique to make precise and exact measurements. However, there are other protocols, such as that of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry, that provide methods for more ease of application to facilitate evalution (International Society for Advancement of Kinanthropometry, 2003).

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Who coined the term kinanthropometry?

In 1972, the term 'kinanthropometry', derived from the Greek words 'kinein' (to move), 'anthropos' (human) and 'metrein' (to measure), was launched in the international, Francophone journal Kinanthropologie by the Canadian William Ross (Founder and Scientific Director of Rosscraft Innovations and the Belgians, Marcel Hebbelinck, Bart Van Gheluwe and Marie-Louise Lemmens.

Kinanthropometry describes and quantifies the physical characteristics of athletes in order to obtain information on body composition, somatotype and proportionality. It allows the assessment of morphological characteristics and monitoring during the season. It also serves for the detection of sports talents, the study of growth and maturation, the response to training and monitoring of athletes who must follow a specific diet. Anthropometric data (size, weight and span) and body composition (percentage and weight of the fatty and muscular compartment) are determined.

Our esteemed Rosscraft founder, Dr Bill Ross is a lifetime member of The International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) was founded as an organisation of individuals whose scientific and professional endeavour is related to kinanthropometry.

ISAK's purpose is to create and maintain an international network of colleagues who represent the world community transcending geography, politics and the bounds of separate disciplines in order to establish a dynamic area of scientific endeavour.

Kinanthropometry is the area of science concerned with the measurement of human body composition. As a result of changes in life styles, nutrition, activity levels and ethnic compositon of populations, changes to the distribution of body dimensions are forever occurring. Kinanthropometry is the interface between anatomy and movement. It takes the measurement of the human body and determines it's capability for function and movement in a range of settings.

ISAK has developed international standards for anthropometric assessment and an international anthropometry accreditation scheme (IAAS). The accreditation scheme is based on the concept of a four-level hierarchy. A key element in it is the objective maintenance of quality assurance by requiring that all levels have to meet initial technical error of measurement (TEM).

Isak - Life Members Jan Borms (°Aalst 1940 Belgium, Lic. L.O. Rijksuniversiteit Gent (RUG) 1963, MSc University of Oregon (US) 1965 and PhD Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) 1972, Belgium) started at the VUB in 1963 as assistant and continued later as professor. His academic fields were kinanthropometry (specifically g...

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Anthropometry Fundamentals CD - Power Point presentation.
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Ted Grand's long awaited book has been published. Here's our founder and scientific Director, Dr. Bill Ross, checking out his copy.

Ted said that Chapter 3 was written by the two of them as it's reflects their late night discussions about body composition.

Bill says it's an beautiful book, an excellent read and Rosscraft approved.

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Philip Noel-Baker is the only person to have won an Olympic medal and received a Nobel Prize. He was a Labour member of parliament from 1929 to 1931 and from 1936 to 1970, serving in several ministerial offices and the cabinet. He became a life peer in 1977.

Our founder of Rosscraft Innovations and Scientific Director, Dr. Bill Ross was awarded the Philip Noel-Baker Prize in 1985.

Philip Noel-Baker research awards are presented to ICSSPE members for their outstanding contributions to sport science on an international level.

Photo: Philip Noel-Baker

Co-founder & Scientific Director
Dr. William D Ross, BPE, MSc, MA, PhD, DHC

Scientific Director and principal owner since 1981, Bill directs Rosscraft’s creative units in design and manufacture of instruments. He is an author and coordinator of supporting publications and software development.

He is well-known internationally and encourages cooperative research among human biologist and health professionals, particularly the ‘NOW’ generation. This is unrelated to age, gender, ethnicity, or economic status and has everything to do with opportunity to become involved as participants and witnesses in research. It involve character and a sense of mission for fostering optimal growth and development of all the children and all the people and helping maintain health, vigor and happiness of adults throughout their life span.

Precision Instrument Spotlight: Tom Kit
Available for worldwide shipping on the NEW Rosscraft Store

1 Tommy 3 small bone caliper
1 Slim Guide skinfold caliper
1 Anthropometric Mearsuring Tape (w/filed notch & patch "0" indicator)
Anthropometry Fundamentals CD - Power Point presentation.
Cordura carrying bag
Case Dimensions - LWH 12" x 10" x 2" 1.5 Lbs

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