Table 2

Specific dimension: criteria and categories for individual, paired and group formats

CriteriaCategoriesDescription
Socio-demographic characteristicsSex Male: facial and/or body features
Female: facial and/or body features
NR (not applicable)
Age Childhood: 2-12 years
Youth: 13-20 years 
Adulthood: 21-40 years
Maturity: 41+ years 
NR (not applicable)
Physical characteristicsBody somatotypeEctomorph: slender, tall, linear 
Mesomorph: muscular, athletic, powerful 
Endomorph: robust, broad, rounded 
NR (not applicable)
Biological traitsCaucasian: fair complexion, light eyes, straight hair
African: dark complexion, dark eyes, dark hair
Asian: fair complexion, slanted eyes, straight hair Indigenous: copper complexion, dark eyes, dark hair
NR (not applicable)
Characteristics of the activity carried outTechnical-tacticalWith opposition: direct confrontation
With object opposition: object confrontation
Unopposed: absence of confrontation
RegulationReferee: main figure
Material/equipment: referee-related or rule-based actions
Physical preparationCoach/trainer: main figure 
Material/equipment: training related
Training supportSpecialist: doctor, psychologist, physiotherapist
Material/equipment: medical space and equipment
Characteristics of the function in the imageFunctionJudge/referee: presides over the combat 
Athlete: takes part in the combat 
Coach: responsible for the athlete
Others: public, supporters, family members…
Aesthetic characteristicsAestheticsOrnament: jewelry, bracelet, necklace, earrings 
Hairdressing: cut, color, hairstyles and accessories
Make-up: modifying or highlighting facial features (lips, eyes, skin)
Clothing: type, style and characteristics of clothing excluding sportswear
Other: tattoos, painted nails, piercing 
Various
None
Athlete with a disabilityAdapted sportYes (clear practice of adapted sport)
No
Note. NR = No response.