2023, Vol. 10, Issue 2, Part D

This study aimed to determine the anthropometric parameters and body composition status of selected young sportspersons in Kerala. This study was conducted on 183 (94 males and 89 females) sportspersons of age group 13-23 years (18.38±2.119) from different colleges in Kerala. All the participants were assessed for height, weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference, hip circumference, Waist-Hip Ratio (WHR) and body composition variables such as body fat percentage, water percentage, protein percentage, obesity percentage, bone mass, muscle mass, lean body mass, metabolism, visceral fat and body age. Anthropometry parameters and Body composition variables were measured using standard methods and instruments. In this study, descriptive statistics (mean, frequency, and standard deviation) and one sample t-test were used.

The results showed that the anthropometric parameters and body composition variables are statistically significant (except muscle mass) because their p-values were <0.05 and hence, the sportspersons showed good anthropometric measurements and body composition scores. In addition to developing a complete health assessment, individuals and health practitioners can monitor body fat and muscle growth to help sportspeople define exercise, diet, and lifestyle changes accordingly, allowing them to take better control of their health with a better understanding of body composition.