Anthropometric profile, body composition and somatotype in flag football players

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https://doi.org/10.24310/riccafd.2023.v12i2.17193

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Anthropometry, fat mass, somatotype, muscle mass, DEXA, flag football
Agencies: Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the anthropometric profile, body composition and somatotype in female flag football players. A descriptive study was conducted with a total of 18 female players (21.24 ± 1.39 years of age) belonging to a Mexican university team. Anthropometric measurements were made under ISAK protocol to characterize the anthropometric profile and somatotype. Body composition was measured with DEXA. The main findings of this study showed a body mass index (BMI) of normal-weight, height of 169.97 cm, fat percentage of 22.73 % estimated by anthropometry and 28.46% with DEXA, fat free mass of 45.18 kg, muscle mass, 38.78 %, finally, a mesomorphic-endomorphic somatotype. It is concluded that the players have short stature with respect to some collective sports, in addition, they showed moderate levels of fat percentage, and acquired a somatotype of moderate muscular development.

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Author Biographies

Ricardo López García, Autonomous University of Nuevo León

PhD in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences.

Research line on anthropometry and body composition in sport.

Professor and researcher at the Autonomous University of Nuevo León. Faculty of Sports Organization (Mexico).

José Omar Lagunes Carrasco , Autonomous University of Nuevo León

PhD in Physical Culture and Sport Sciences.

Research line on anthropometry and physical performance.

Professor and researcher at the Autonomous University of Nuevo León. Faculty of Sports Organization (Mexico).

Luis Enrique Carranza García , Autonomous University of Nuevo León

Doctor of Physical Education and Sports Medicine.

Line of research on performance and health in athletes.

Professor and researcher at the Autonomous University of Nuevo León. Faculty of Sports Organization (Mexico).

Ricardo Navarro Orocio, Autonomous University of Nuevo León

PhD in Physical Culture and Sport Sciences.

Line of research on health and well-being in athletes and the general population.

Professor and researcher at the Autonomous University of Nuevo León. Faculty of Sports Organization (Mexico).

Ruben Ramírez Nava, Autonomous University of Nuevo León

Master in Physical Activity and Sport.

Line of research on the organization of sporting events with healthy environments.

Professor at the Autonomous University of Nuevo León. Faculty of Sports Organization (Mexico).

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Published

2023-09-30

How to Cite

López García, R., Lagunes Carrasco , J. O., Carranza García , L. E. ., Navarro Orocio, R. ., & Ramírez Nava, R. . (2023). Anthropometric profile, body composition and somatotype in flag football players. Revista Iberoamericana De Ciencias De La Actividad Física Y El Deporte, 12(2), 101–114. https://doi.org/10.24310/riccafd.2023.v12i2.17193

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