Study of Body Composition and Motor Skills of Futsal Athletes of Different Competitive Levels

This study aimed to verify whether there are differences in the body composition, functionality, lower-limb power, agility, and cardiorespiratory capacity in futsal players, comparing futsal athletes by competitive level. The athletes (N = 84) were divided into three groups: group Elite (N = 29), gr...

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Published in:Sports (Basel) 2024-05, Vol.12 (5), p.137
Main Authors: Belo, João, Valente-Dos-Santos, João, Pereira, João R, Duarte-Mendes, Pedro, M Gamonales, José, Paulo, Rui
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletes
Body composition
Comparative analysis
competitive levels
Competitiveness
futsal
Motor ability
Motor skill
motor skills
Physical fitness
Physiological aspects
Soccer players
Teams
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Summary:This study aimed to verify whether there are differences in the body composition, functionality, lower-limb power, agility, and cardiorespiratory capacity in futsal players, comparing futsal athletes by competitive level. The athletes (N = 84) were divided into three groups: group Elite (N = 29), group Sub-Elite (N = 29), and group Non-Elite (N = 26). Anthropometric variables were analyzed through a bioimpedance scale (Inbody 270), and functionality was analyzed through a functional movement screen battery. The power of the lower limbs was tested with the Abalakov jump, the agility with the zigzag agility test, and the cardiorespiratory capacity through the futsal intermittent endurance test. Anthropometric data from futsal athletes revealed a homogeneity in relation to the variables analyzed, regardless of the level of competition in which they operate. In performance variables, the power of the members and functionality was considered a discriminating factor of the level of competitiveness of the athletes, with the Elite group athletes presenting the best values. We concluded that there were no differences in relation to the body composition of the athletes. However, the athletes of higher levels, as a rule, present better performances in physiological aspects, results that can be explained by the fact that there is a better periodization in terms of training, with more intense loads and more complex competitive calendars, thus resulting in a greater specialization of these athletes.
ISSN:2075-4663
2075-4663
DOI:10.3390/sports12050137