Body Composition and Characteristics of Performance in Collegiate Cheerleaders and Dancers
Florida State University
Summary
This study aims to investigate performance differences between collegiate cheerleaders and dancers classified as normal weight obese and those classified as normal weight lean. The study will assess differences in physical performance, lifestyle behaviors, muscle quality, and nutrition-related factors between groups. Performance testing, body composition assessment, and questionnaire-based measures will be used to characterize these relationships.
Description
This study focuses on understanding body composition-related differences in performance among collegiate cheerleaders and dancers, a population that relies heavily on strength, power, and aesthetic presentation for successful performance. Obesity is commonly classified using body mass index (BMI); however, BMI may fail to identify individuals with excess adiposity, particularly in athletic populations. One such classification is normal-weight obesity, which describes individuals with a normal BMI but elevated body fat percentage and increased risk for impaired muscle function and reduced physi…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Must be a part of either the Florida State University dance or cheer team * Sex: Female * Age: 18-30 * BMI: Normal (18.5 - 24.9 kg/m2) Exclusion Criteria: * Not biologically female * Have a diagnosed and unresolved eating disorder * Not weight stable (defined as a gain/loss of more than \~7.7 lbs in the past 2 months) * Participants who are pregnant or who become pregnant during the study
Location
- Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine (ISSM)Tallahassee, Florida