Date of Award
5-2015
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Kinesiology and Health Science
Committee Chair(s)
Dale Wagner
Committee
Dale Wagner
Committee
Edward Heath
Committee
Eadric Bressel
Abstract
Athletes strive for a competitive advantage, and for some athletes building a lean body with a low body fat percentage (%BF) can help them achieve a higher level of performance. This is particularly the case in gravitational sports in which a high body mass hinders performance, in aesthetic sports in which there is a perceived ideal shape, and in weight class sports in which competition is organized into categories of body mass (20). However, some athletes put themselves at risk of health problems through extreme dieting, disordered eating, and fluid restriction in an effort to achieve a particular weight or %BF (20). Whether it be tracking fat loss results or monitoring healthy habits, body composition assessment can serve as a beneficial tool for both coaches and athletes to help the athlete achieve a reasonable and healthy competitive weight.
Recommended Citation
Cain, Dustin L., "Validity and Reliability of A-Mode Ultrasound for Body Composition Assessment of Lean, Division I Athletes" (2015). All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023. 543.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/gradreports/543
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