(1.College of Physical Education,Xinjiang Normal University,Urumuqi 830054,China;2.Department of Physical Education,Urumqi Perfession University,Urumuqi 830002,China;3.Department of Physical Education,Keshi Teachers' College,Keshi 844000,China) Abstract: By means of sampling survey, the authors analyzed 7 test indices and 5 derivative indices of body shape of 10,500 adults in 7 minority nationalities in Xinjiang, namely, Uygour, Kazak, Mongolia, Kirks, Xibe, Tajik and Hui, and revealed the variation pattern, development trend, discrepancy existed in genders and its causes in respect of body shape of adults in 7 minority nationalities in Xinjiang, providing scientific data for studying the variation pattern of body shape of adults in 7 minority nationalities in Xinjiang and establishing various physical quality evaluating criteria. Key words: adults; body shape; minority nationality; Xinjiang |