Annika C Grams, Anthony M Acevedo, Payton Price, Kyli Alvarez, Malia Nowlen, Riley Morton, Estephania Campa, Zachary S Zeigler
{"title":"Body Mass Index Superior to Body Adiposity Index in Predicting Adiposity in Female Collegiate Athletes.","authors":"Annika C Grams, Anthony M Acevedo, Payton Price, Kyli Alvarez, Malia Nowlen, Riley Morton, Estephania Campa, Zachary S Zeigler","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Body mass index (BMI) is moderately correlated with %Fat and often used to assess obesity in athletes. Limited research assesses BMI as a surrogate for %Fat in female collegiate athletes. Body Adiposity Index (BAI) is an anthropometric measurement suggested to be superior to BMI at predicting adiposity but has not been well assessed within female athletic populations. This study aimed to determine if BAI is superior to other anthropometric indices to predict %Fat in female collegiate athletes and college-aged female non-athletes. Collegiate female athletes and female non-athletes were invited into the laboratory for anthropometrics and %Fat measurements via BOD POD. BAI was calculated as Hip Circumference/Height<sup>1.5</sup> - 18. Eighty-eight female non-athletes and 72 female athletes from soccer (<i>n</i> = 27), softball (<i>n</i> = 28), and basketball (<i>n</i> = 17) completed the study. Using BMI, 19% of non-athletes had a false positive (FP). Sensitivity of BMI in non-athletes was 85.5%, while specificity was 73%. 16% of athletes had a FP. Sensitivity of BMI within athletes was 100%, specificity was 81%. BMI outperformed BAI in athletic (BMI: <i>r</i> = .725, <i>p</i> < .001; BAI: <i>r</i> = .556, <i>p</i> < .001) and nonathletic (BMI: <i>r</i> = .650, <i>p</i> < .001; BAI: <i>r</i> = .499, <i>p</i> < .001) groups. The strongest anthropometric predictor of %Fat within the non-athlete population was BMI (<i>r</i><sup>2</sup> = .42, <i>p</i> < .001). Waist circumference was the strongest predictor in the athletic population (<i>r</i><sup>2</sup> = .62, <i>p</i> < .001). BMI outperformed BAI in its ability to predict %Fat.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"16 4","pages":"1487-1498"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10824313/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139575785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andreas Bentzen, Stian Langgård Jørgensen, Sara Birch, Louise Mortensen, Marianne Toft, Michael Godsvig Lindvig, Per Hviid Gundtoft, Inger Mechlenburg
{"title":"Feasibility of Blood Flow Restriction Exercise in Adults with a Non-surgically Treated Achilles Tendon Rupture; a Case Series.","authors":"Andreas Bentzen, Stian Langgård Jørgensen, Sara Birch, Louise Mortensen, Marianne Toft, Michael Godsvig Lindvig, Per Hviid Gundtoft, Inger Mechlenburg","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Blood flow restriction exercise (BFRE) appears to provide a unique opportunity to preserve lower limb muscle and function in patients with an Achilles tendon rupture. The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility of BFRE in patients with an Achilles tendon rupture. Additionally, to evaluate muscle volume and patient-reported ankle function, symptoms, complications, and physical activity following 12 weeks of BFRE. Feasibility was measured by adherence to training sessions, drop-out rate, intervention acceptability, ankle pain exacerbation (NRS), and adverse events. At baseline and 12-weeks follow-up, patients completed the Achilles Tendon Total Rupture Score questionnaire and had their thigh and calf circumference measured. At follow-up, patients' ability to perform a single-leg heel rise was tested. Sixteen of 18 patients completed the intervention and for those, adherence to training sessions was 88% ±16%. The mean NRS following BFRE sessions was 1.1 (95%CI: 1; 1.2). Three adverse events occurred during the 12 weeks. Two re-ruptures after completion of the BFRE program and one deep venous thrombosis following cast removal. BFRE was found to be feasible in a subset of patients with an Achilles tendon rupture. However, with three adverse events in a population of 18 patients, the effectiveness and safety of BFRE warrants further investigation.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 3","pages":"140-153"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11042897/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140851455","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Keely Henninger, Kelly Pritchett, Namrita Kumar Brooke, Leah Dambacher
{"title":"Low Energy Availability, Disordered Eating, Exercise Dependence, and Fueling Strategies in Trail Runners.","authors":"Keely Henninger, Kelly Pritchett, Namrita Kumar Brooke, Leah Dambacher","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Under fueling, disordered eating (DE), exercise dependence (EXD), and high training demands relative to energy intake may increase the risk of low energy availability (LEA) in endurance and ultra-endurance athletes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of LEA risk and relationship with risk of DE, EXD, and fueling habits during training and competition in endurance runners. Trail runners between the age of 18-40 (<i>n</i> = 1,899; males: <i>n</i> = 510, females: <i>n</i> = 1,445) completed a 45-question survey using Qualtrics that included training and racing characteristics, questions regarding carbohydrate intake during training and competition, the Low Energy Availability in Females Questionnaire (LEAF-Q), the Disordered Eating Screen for Athletes (DESA-6), and the Exercise Dependence Scale-21 (EDS-21). Among all runners, 43% of runners were at risk for LEA, 43% were at risk for DE, and 87.3% reported symptoms related to EXD. LEAF-Q scores were positively correlated with EDS-21 (<i>r</i> = 0.33, <i>p < 0.001</i>) and DESA-6 scores (<i>r</i> = 0.29, <i>p < 0.001</i>). From the population, 47.6% of athletes reported taking in less than the recommended carbohydrate guidelines during endurance events lasting > 2.5 hours. In females, athletes at risk for LEA appear less likely to fuel sufficiently than athletes not at risk for LEA (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Risk of LEA, DE, and EXD appears to be high in endurance runners. Furthermore, meeting carbohydrate recommendations during training and competition should be emphasized to avoid negative health outcomes associated with LEA in endurance runners.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"16 2","pages":"1471-1486"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10824294/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139575840","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Christopher P Bonilla, Greg A Ryan, Jason C Casey, Brandon D Spradley, Robert L Herron
{"title":"Acute Effects of Post-activation Performance Enhancement Exercises on Army Combat Fitness Test Performance in Male ROTC Cadets.","authors":"Christopher P Bonilla, Greg A Ryan, Jason C Casey, Brandon D Spradley, Robert L Herron","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of implementing task-specific, post-activation performance enhancement (PAPE) strategies, to acutely improve Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) performance. Nineteen ROTC cadets completed two ACFTs, separated by 72 hours. Approximately half (n = 10) completed the traditional \"Preparation Drill\" as their warm-up prior to the first session and added PAPE warm-up strategies as part of their second session. The other group (n = 9) completed the treatments in the opposite order to facilitate a repeated-measures, crossover design. The participants' composite ACFT score was used as the primary outcome measure of interest to explore mean difference in a two-way (Time x Treatment), repeated measures ANOVA. There was no interaction [F(1,8) = 0.075, <i>p</i> = 0.79] nor main effect of treatment [F(1,8) = 0.084, <i>p</i> = 0.78]. However, there was a main effect of Time [F(1,8) = 58.87, p < 0.001, <i>d</i> = 0.25] (mean ACFT score ± SD: Session 1 = 527 ± 43, Session 2 = 537 ± 39). The results of this study did not support the use of additional PAPE strategies to improve ACFT performance. However, there was a practice effect when the test was completed twice, separated by 72 hours in those with ACFT experience. The effect of Time was present for ACFT cumulative score, as well as event-level differences in three out of six events. Further research should implement familiarization sessions to minimize a practice effect from influencing results.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 4","pages":"154-171"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11042893/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140864090","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Trevor Short, Christopher Stickley, Bret Freemyer, Andrew Takata, Paulette M Yamada
{"title":"Stance Time and Impact Loading Rates are Significant Predictors of Critical Speed During a 3-Minute All-Out Running Test.","authors":"Trevor Short, Christopher Stickley, Bret Freemyer, Andrew Takata, Paulette M Yamada","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The addition of wearable technology during a 3-minute all-out overground running test (3MAOT) could provide additional insights to guide training and coaching strategies. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between critical speed (CS) and biomechanical parameters (cadence, stride length, vertical oscillation, stance time, form power, leg spring stiffness, and impact loading rate), and changes in biomechanical parameters throughout the 3MAOT. Sixty-three (male, n=37, female, n=26) recreationally active college-aged (23.4±3.9 years) subjects completed a 3MAOT while wearing a Stryd foot-pod. The correlations between CS and biomechanical parameters were evaluated using Pearson coefficients. Stepwise multiple linear regressions were used to test if biomechanical parameters could predict CS. Stance time and impact loading rate explained 69% and 63% of the variance in CS, respectively (R<sup>2</sup>=0.69, p<0.05; R<sup>2</sup>=0.63, p<0.05). Step-wise multiple linear regression analysis indicated that vertical oscillation, stance time, form power, leg spring stiffness, and impact loading rate explained 90% of the variance in CS (R<sup>2</sup>=0.90, p<0.05). Throughout the 3MAOT, changes in cadence (-29%), stride length (57%), vertical oscillation (-8%), stance time (82%), form power (-5%), leg spring stiffness (-24%), and impact loading rate (-48%) were observed. Interventions such as auditory cueing or training designed to improve CS should focus on maintaining large impact loading rates and short stance times, and efforts should be made to enhance an athlete's ability to maintain cadence, leg spring stiffness, vertical oscillation, and form power throughout the 3MAOT.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 4","pages":"115-128"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11042890/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140865159","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
David A Titcomb, Bridget F Melton, Helen W Bland, Theresa Miyashita
{"title":"Evaluation of the Craniovertebral Angle in Standing versus Sitting Positions in Young Adults with and without Severe Forward Head Posture.","authors":"David A Titcomb, Bridget F Melton, Helen W Bland, Theresa Miyashita","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of standing versus sitting body position on the craniovertebral angle (CVA) in young adults without pathology; and to investigate whether mean differences between positional CVA measures in subjects with severe forward head posture (FHP) are distinct from age-matched controls with normal head posture. Ninety-eight young adults (68 women, 30 men) without pathology (OVERALL; <i>n</i> = 98) volunteered for the study; those with CVA > 53° were also included in a normal posture group (NORM; <i>n</i> = 14); those with CVA < 45° were also included in a severe FHP group (SEV; <i>n</i> = 15). CVA assessments were conducted in standing and sitting. Mean difference comparison of change in mean CVA between conditions revealed significantly (<i>p</i> < 0.05) higher CVA values in standing condition (OVERALL: 50.0 ± 5.2°; NORM: 56.6 ± 2.7°; SEV: 41.2 ± 3.2°) compared to sitting condition (OVERALL: 47.8 ± 5.7°; NORM: 55.9 ± 2.8°; SEV: 39.0 ± 4.0°). Mean difference comparison of between-group change in mean CVA between conditions revealed greater CVA change (<i>p</i> < 0.05) in the SEV group (2.2 ± 2.1°) versus the NORM group (0.8 ± 1.2°). Sitting CVA values may be lower (indicating greater FHP) than standing CVA values in young adults. Differences between standing and sitting CVA measures may be greater in young adults with severe FHP compared to peers with normal head posture. Study findings support standing as a standardized body position for CVA assessment in young adults without pathology.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 1","pages":"73-85"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11042887/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140855307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dan Sullivan, Mike Climstein, Brian Moore, Luke Del Vecchio
{"title":"Older Persons Participation in Hard Martial Arts: Opportunities to Improve Psychological Well-Being? A Scoping Review.","authors":"Dan Sullivan, Mike Climstein, Brian Moore, Luke Del Vecchio","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aims to explore the potential psychological and cognitive advantages for older individuals engaged in hard martial arts (HMA), through a comprehensive scoping review of literature up to 2023. Specifically, it examines the extent of changes in cognition, mental state, and quality of life among elderly participants of HMA. Inclusion criteria were studies conducted on healthy persons who were over 50 years of age. Only papers published in the English language were included. The search was undertaken in electronic databases and sources of grey literature. Thirteen papers with a total of 514 participants met the inclusion criteria. Improved cognition and decreased levels of anxiety and depression were emerging themes. Together, these factors contributed to the quality of life of participants. HMA was found to benefit cognitive abilities and psychological well-being, increasing quality of life more than traditional exercise alone. Findings suggested duration of training influenced change more than frequency. The limited number of studies exploring the effects of HMA on mental wellness and cognitive ability in older adults underscores the need for further research. The findings of this review suggest cognitive and quality of life improvements and reduced depression and anxiety in individuals engaging in HMA. This review serves as a foundation for soundly designed future research.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 5","pages":"183-198"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11042896/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140858456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Studying Adherence to Reporting Standards in Kinesiology: A Post-publication Peer Review Brief Report.","authors":"Nikki M Watson, Jafrā D Thomas","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To demonstrate how post-publication peer reviews-using journal article reporting standards-could improve the design and write-up of kinesiology research, the authors performed a post-publication peer review on one systematic literature review published in 2020. Two raters (1<sup>st</sup> & 2<sup>nd</sup> authors) critically appraised the case article between April and May 2021. The latest Journal Article Reporting Standards by the American Psychological Association relevant to the review were used: i.e., Table 1 (quantitative research standards) and Table 9 (research synthesis standards). A standard fully met was deemed satisfactory. Per Krippendorff's alpha-coefficient, inter-rater agreement was moderate for Table 1 (k-alpha = .57, raw-agreement = 72.2%) and poor for Table 9 (k-alpha = .09, raw-agreement = 53.6%). A 100% consensus was reached on all discrepancies. Results suggest the case article's Abstract, Methods, and Discussion sections required clarification or more detail. Per Table 9 standards, four sections were largely incomplete: i.e., Abstract (100%-incomplete), Introduction (66%-incomplete), Methods (75%-incomplete), and Discussion (66%-incomplete). Case article strengths included tabular summary of studies analyzed in the systematic review and a cautionary comment about the review's generalizability. The article's write-up gave detail to help the reader understand the scope of the study and decisions made by the authors. However, adequate detail was not provided to assess the credibility of all claims made in the article. This could affect readers' ability to obtain critical and nuanced understanding of the article's topics. The results of this critique should encourage (continuing) education on journal article reporting standards for diverse stakeholders (e.g., authors, reviewers).</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 7","pages":"25-37"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11042891/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140868940","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
W Steven Tucker, Melissa J Allen, Ashley E Patterson, Alex W Fotioo
{"title":"The Effects of Wearing a Portable Media Armband on Muscle Activation of the Biceps Brachii.","authors":"W Steven Tucker, Melissa J Allen, Ashley E Patterson, Alex W Fotioo","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Portable media armbands are commonly used among the physically active population. Their effect on muscle function has not been established. The purpose of this study was to determine if muscle activation of the biceps brachii is influenced by wearing a portable media armband during an elbow flexion exercise. Eighteen participants (11 males: age = 22.5 ± 2.1 years, height = 178.3 ± 5.2 cm, mass = 85.0 ± 6.5 kg; 7 females: age = 22.9 ± 2.5 years, height = 168.3 ± 5.7 cm, mass = 72.3 ± 12.2 kg) with no history of upper extremity injury volunteered for the study. Participants performed elbow flexion trials with a hand-held dumbbell with and without wearing a portable media armband. Dumbbell weight was determined by an 8-10 repetition maximum, and the condition was counterbalanced. The average concentric and eccentric phases for five trials for each condition were normalized to a maximum voluntary isometric contraction using electromyography. The independent variable was condition (with-PMAB and without-PMAB). The dependent variable was the muscle activation of the biceps brachii. Mean data for each condition were analyzed using separate paired-samples <i>t</i>-tests for the concentric and eccentric phases (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Statistical analysis revealed a significant difference for the concentric phase (<i>t</i><sub>17</sub> = 2.905; <i>p</i> = 0.010). The with-PMAB condition elicited greater muscle activation (72.57 ± 36.31%) compared to the without-PMAB (63.67 ± 26.2%), with a medium effect size (<i>d</i> = 0.69). There was no statistical difference for the eccentric phase (<i>t</i><sub>17</sub> = 1.964; <i>p</i> = 0.066), and a small effect size (<i>d</i> = 0.46). The increase in muscle activation during the concentric phase is likely due to a change in the muscle properties due to the compressive force applied to the muscle fibers by the portable media armband.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"16 1","pages":"1461-1470"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10824317/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139575770","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Whitley J Stone, Matthew J Garver, Amanda Wakeman, Danilo V Tolusso, Hannah Nelson, Josie Hair, Eric J Nehlsen
{"title":"More than Body Composition: A Darwinian Theory of Somatotype Applied to a DII Track and Field Outdoor Season.","authors":"Whitley J Stone, Matthew J Garver, Amanda Wakeman, Danilo V Tolusso, Hannah Nelson, Josie Hair, Eric J Nehlsen","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study presents somatotype data on a team sport with chronic and diverse sporting demands. The aims were to (1) characterize a somatotype profile for Division II (DII) track and field athletes (n=54) by sex, class, and events; (2) determine if somatotype changed across the season; (3) determine if changes differed based on class or sex; and, (4) assess potential differences in somatotype between sexes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Anthropometrics (height, weight, body composition, somatotype) were evaluated after a competitive indoor season and immediately before the outdoor conference championships (41 days). Body measurements were assessed using a bioelectrical impedance analysis device, skinfold assessment, boney breadths, and limb girths. Descriptive statistics are provided as well as results from two-way ANOVAs which evaluate differences in actual and change scores across sex and class.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Our DII track and field athletes were primarily endomorphic (scores displayed as ENDO, MESO, ECTO, respectively). Males were found to be primarily ENDO-MESO somatotypes (4.7, 4.1, 3.0), while females were dominantly ENDO (7.7, 2.9, 2.9). Upperclass were more ENDO-MESO balanced compared with lowerclass (5.8, 3.8, 2.8 vs 6.0, 3.5, 3.0). When investigated based on sex, class level, and event, the groups were similar. There was no meaningful change to ECTO scores across the season for males or females. Female athletes improved ENDO scores (-0.89%) and males and females improved MESO scores (14.29% and 5.29%, respectively), indicating adaptations can be accomplished despite the chronic demands of a competitive season.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our research offers practitioners information about the potential changes they may expect across a competitive track and field season.</p>","PeriodicalId":14171,"journal":{"name":"International journal of exercise science","volume":"17 4","pages":"1-12"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11042888/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140855308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}