Study of body composition and motor skills of futsal athletes of different competitive levels

Belo, João; Santos, João Valente dos; Pereira, João R.; Duarte-Mendes, Pedro; Gamonales, José M.; Paulo, Rui

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Study of body composition and motor skills of futsal athletes of different competitive levels

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dc.contributor.author	Belo, João
dc.contributor.author	Santos, João Valente dos
dc.contributor.author	Pereira, João R.
dc.contributor.author	Duarte-Mendes, Pedro
dc.contributor.author	Gamonales, José M.
dc.contributor.author	Paulo, Rui
dc.date.accessioned	2024-06-24T09:06:01Z
dc.date.available	2024-06-24T09:06:01Z
dc.date.issued	2024
dc.description.abstract	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.	pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citation	BELO, João [et al.] (2024) - Study of body composition and motor skills of futsal athletes of different competitive levels. Sports. 137. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12050137	pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi	https://doi.org/10.3390/sports12050137	pt_PT
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10400.11/9027
dc.language.iso	eng	pt_PT
dc.peerreviewed	yes	pt_PT
dc.publisher	MDPI	pt_PT
dc.rights.uri	http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/	pt_PT
dc.subject	Futsal	pt_PT
dc.subject	Body composition	pt_PT
dc.subject	Motor skills	pt_PT
dc.subject	Competitive levels	pt_PT
dc.title	Study of body composition and motor skills of futsal athletes of different competitive levels	pt_PT
dc.type	journal article
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oaire.citation.issue	5	pt_PT
oaire.citation.volume	12	pt_PT
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person.familyName	Paulo
person.givenName	João Luis
person.givenName	Pedro
person.givenName	JOSÉ M.
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