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| Personal Name | Doragos, John Carlo B. |
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| Resource Title | Exploring the correlation between body composition and swim performance in competitive swimming: a comparative analysis between male and female collegiate swimmers |
| Date Issued | 24 June 2024 |
| Abstract | Competitive swimming demands athletes to persistently strive for optimal performance through rigorous training and precise body conditioning. This research focuses on assessing the impact of body composition variables, including body fat percentage, lean body mass, and body mass index, on swimmers' performance times. The information gathered aims to provide valuable insights into the interplay between physical attributes and swimming performance, contributing to a deeper understanding of the factors influencing success in competitive swimming. The study determined the correlation between body composition and swimming performance times among male and female collegiate varsity swimmers in their respective events during Season 86 of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Swimming Championship. Employing a quantitative, cross-sectional research design with a descriptive and correlational approach, the study included 39 participants—20 male and 19 female collegiate varsity swimmers, selected through purposive sampling. Demographic and body composition data were collected for each participant, and competition results were converted into their corresponding World Aquatics Points. Using Pearson’s Correlation, it was found that the body fat percentage of female swimmers had a moderate negative correlation with World Aquatics Points (p < 0.05). Other metrics were statistically insignificant (p > 0.05). The results conclude that female collegiate swimmers with lower body fat percentages tend to have better swim performance. |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Sports Science |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Competitive Swimming; Collegiate Swimmers; Body Composition; Swim Performance; Body Fat Percentage; Body Mass Index; Lean Body Mass |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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