ERIC Number: EJ973955
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 6
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Division IAA Football Players and Risk Factors for Metabolic Syndrome
Repovich, Wendy E. S.; Babcock, Garth J.
ICHPER-SD Journal of Research, v7 n1 p34-39 Spr-Sum 2012
The purpose of this study was to determine if body composition and blood pressure (BP), two markers for Metabolic Syndrome (MetS), were correlated in college football players. Height, weight, BMI, systolic (SBP) and Diastolic (DBP) blood pressure and body composition (three measures) were assessed in a Division IAA football team (N = 55). Data analysis included a MANOVA, a Pearson Product Moment Correlation, and a Multiple Regression. Linemen were significantly different on all body composition measures from players in the other two positions. All body composition measures were correlated. The regression analysis revealed a single variable model to account for the variability between the four BMI categories. (Contains 5 tables and 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Body Composition, Team Sports, Risk, Athletes, College Athletics, Statistical Analysis, Correlation, Multiple Regression Analysis, Hypertension, Body Weight, Body Height, Measures (Individuals), Models, Metabolism, Heart Disorders
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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