Table 2.
Demographics by gender (n = 237)
| Variable | Whole Sample (n = 237) | Female (n = 126) 53.2% | Male (n = 111) 46.8% | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y, mean (SD) [range] | 14.6 (3.7) [9-27] | 14.9 (3.8) | 14.3 (3.6) | 0.18 |
| Height, cm, mean (SD) [range] | 167.4(13) [127-208] | 165.6 (8.9) | 169.7 (16.3) | 0.02* |
| Weight, kg, mean (SD) [range] | 56.5 (13.8) [27-94] | 55.7 (11.9) | 58.2 (15.7) | 0.19 |
| BMI, kg/m2, mean (SD) [range] | 20.6 (3.6) [13-34] | 20.3 (3.6) [13-34] | 20.8 (3.6) [14-29] | 0.31 |
| Tennis experience, y mean (SD) [range] | 8.9 (3.7) [2-22] | 8.9 (3.8) | 9.0 (3.6) | 0.79 |
| Competitive tennis experience, y, mean (SD) [range] | 6.2 (3.2) [2-19] | 6.2 (3.2) | 6.2 (3.2) | 0.98 |
| Dominant hand, % right | 87.3 | 91.0 | 83.0 | 0.05 |
*
Statistically significant (P < 0.05).