BODY COMPOSITION AND ANTHROPOMETRY IN FEMALE HANDBALL ATHLETES

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.159532509012

• Palavras-chave: Body composition. Anthropometry. Handball. Athletes

• Keywords: Body composition. Anthropometry. Handball. Athletes

• Abstract:

  This study addresses the issue of body composition and anthropometry in female handball athletes. In view of this, the present study seeks to identify the importance of anthropometry and body composition in female handball athletes that favor better physical performance in this sport. The specific objectives were: a) to describe the sport of handball and its particularities; b) to identify in the literature desirable body composition and anthropometric measures in female handball athletes and c) to analyze aspects related to exercise, nutrition and the care needed in relation to body composition and anthropometry and better performance in handball. The research was carried out using a qualitative and narrative literature review. The results showed that athletes' body composition is a variable that determines the ideal fitness parameters for athletic performance. In order to correlate the body assessment of athletes with their performance in different sports, the percentage of body fat is the most recommended and reliable index to use. It can be concluded that the measurement body composition and the aspects assessed in anthropometry have contributed to the association of various factors that can lead to poor sporting performance in these athletes.