Comparison of Physical and Physiological Variables for Female College Basketball Players

LaMonte, Michael J.; McKinney, Jason; Quinn, Shelley M.; Bainbridge, Cynthia N.; Eisenman, Patricia A.

doi:10.1519/1533-4287(1999)013<0264:copapv>2.0.co;2

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“…In the current study, MBB and WBB guards were significantly smaller and leaner than forwards, which is in support of previously published research [ 3 , 4 , 5 ]. In basketball, a player’s size largely determines the position played on the team [ 5 ].…”

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“…The specific balance of FM and FFM, or overall BF%, may be dependent upon sport-position. For example, when evaluating BC across positions in collegiate and elite level basketball players [ 3 , 4 , 5 ], guards were reported to be smaller-bodied with lower BF% and FM when compared to centers and forwards. Yet, prior studies have lacked sufficient sample sizes, which allowed for enhanced generalizability and a better understanding of sport-position BC measures, as well as possible performance evaluations.…”

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Seasonal and Longitudinal Changes in Body Composition by Sport-Position in NCAA Division I Basketball Athletes

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The purpose of this study was to assess the body composition of male and female basketball athletes (n = 323) across season, year, and sport-position using air displacement plethysmography. An independent sample t-test assessed sport-position differences. An analysis of variance was used to assess within-subjects across season (pre-season, in-season, and off-season), and academic year (freshman, sophomore, and junior). For both men and women basketball (MBB, WBB) athletes, guards had the lowest body fat, fat mass, fat free mass, and body mass. No seasonal differences were observed in MBB, but following in-season play for WBB, a reduction of (p = 0.03) in fat free mass (FFM) was observed. Across years, MBB showed an increase in FFM from freshman to sophomore year, yet remained unchanged through junior year. For WBB across years, no differences occurred for body mass (BM), body fat (BF%), and fat mass (FM), yet FFM increased from sophomore to junior year (p = 0.009). Sport-position differences exist in MBB and WBB: Guards were found to be smaller and leaner than forwards. Due to the importance of body composition (BC) on athletic performance, along with seasonal and longitudinal shifts in BC, strength and conditioning practitioners should periodically assess athletes BC to ensure preservation of FFM. Training and nutrition programming can then be adjusted in response to changes in BC.

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Seasonal and Longitudinal Changes in Body Composition by Sport-Position in NCAA Division I Basketball Athletes

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“…Specifically in basketball, results showed that center were taller, heavier and presented a higher percentage of body fat than forwards and point guard (Lamonte et al, 1999). Moreover, in handball back centers, goalkeepers and back wingers were heavier than wingers and forward center (Moncef et al, 2012).…”

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Body Composition Features in Different Playing Position of Professional Team Indoor Players: Basketball, Handball and Futsal

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SUMMARY:The aim of the present research was to analyze the body composition (BC) and the differences in BC among different playing position in professional basketball, handball and futsal players. BC was assessed in 70 professional indoor team sport players. Players were divided in 4 groups depending on the playing position: group 1, point guard, center/wings and defense; group 2, shooting guard/small forward, handed and midfielder; group 3, power forward/center, pivot and forward; and group 4 goalkeeper. Significant differences between playing positions in basketball in body mass (BM), height, proteins, minerals and arms, legs and trunk BM were found. In handball, significant differences between center/wings and pivot in BM and muscle mass, and between goalkeepers and handed in percentage of fat were measured. Significant differences were also found in BM of each playing position groups in the three sports and in arms and legs BM in groups 1 and 2, and trunk BM and height in group 2. Group 3 presented significant differences between futsal and basketball in skeletal muscle mass and trunk BM, and between basketball and handball in left leg BM and total BM. In group 4 significant differences in BM, height and trunk and leg BM between futsal and handball were found. BC in indoor team sports depend on the playing position and the sport discipline, the BC being result of the specific game actions of each playing position.

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“…Up to this point, many studies have investigated physiological and metabolic demands of this sport through a variety of assessments, such as survey and self-report (Latin et al, 1994;Berg & Latin, 1995;Ainsworth et al, 2000), physical and physiological tests (Gillam, 1985;Hoffman et al, 1991;Hunter et al, 1993;Tavino et al, 1995;Caterisano et al, 1997;LaMonte et al, 1999), field tests with tasks including basketball-like movements (Hoffman et al, 1999;Crisafulli et al, 2002), and time-motion analysis (McInnes et al, 1995;Taylor, 2003Taylor, , 2004 or other game analysis (Hoffman et al, 1996). Additionally, some studies measured physiological variables including heart rate (HR) and blood lactate concentration (LA) in actual basketball games (McInnes et al, 1995;Rodriguez-Alonso et al, 2003).…”

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Physiological demands of competitive basketball

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The aim of this study was to assess physiological demands of competitive basketball by measuring oxygen consumption (VO2) and other variables during practice games. Each of 12 players (20.4 +/- 1.1 years) was monitored in a 20-min practice game, which was conducted in the same way as actual games with the presence of referees and coaches. VO2 was measured by a portable system during the game and blood lactate concentration (LA) was measured in brief breaks. Subjects were also videotaped for time-motion analysis. Female and male players demonstrated respective VO2 of 33.4 +/- 4.0 and 36.9 +/- 2.6 mL/kg/min and LA of 3.2 +/- 0.9 and 4.2 +/- 1.3 mmol/L in the practice games (P>0.05). They spent 34.1% of play time running and jumping, 56.8% walking, and 9.0% standing. Pre-obtained VO(2max) was correlated to VO(2) during play (r=0.673) and to percent of duration for running and jumping (r=0.935 and 0.962 for females and males, respectively). This study demonstrated a greater oxygen uptake for competitive basketball than that estimated based on a previous compendium. The correlation between aerobic capacity and activity level suggests the potential benefit of aerobic conditioning in basketball.

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Comparison of Physical and Physiological Variables for Female College Basketball Players

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Seasonal and Longitudinal Changes in Body Composition by Sport-Position in NCAA Division I Basketball Athletes

Seasonal and Longitudinal Changes in Body Composition by Sport-Position in NCAA Division I Basketball Athletes

Body Composition Features in Different Playing Position of Professional Team Indoor Players: Basketball, Handball and Futsal

Physiological demands of competitive basketball

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