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The Influence of Maturity Status on Anthropometric Profile and Body Composition of Youth Goalkeepers

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  • Andrea Di Credico

    (Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, University “G. D’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy)

  • Giulia Gaggi

    (Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, University “G. D’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy)

  • Barbara Ghinassi

    (Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, University “G. D’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy)

  • Gabriele Mascherini

    (Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, 50121 Firenze, Italy)

  • Cristian Petri

    (Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, 50121 Firenze, Italy)

  • Riccardo Di Giminiani

    (Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L’Aquila, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy)

  • Angela Di Baldassarre

    (Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, University “G. D’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy)

  • Pascal Izzicupo

    (Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, University “G. D’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy)

Abstract

The anthropometric profile assessment is an important aspect to consider during the growth stages of youth sport practitioners due to its usefulness in controlling maturity status and overall health. We performed an anthropometric profile evaluation in a sample of youth goalkeepers ( n = 42) during a training camp, dividing them into three categories based on their years from peak height velocity (YPHV). We also checked if the selection of goalkeepers was associated with the birth quartile. The results showed that most of the participants’ anthropometric parameters followed the normal trend according to the maturation stages. However, several subjects showed an overweight/obese condition and/or high waist circumference. Non-optimal values were found, mostly in the group of goalkeepers around the PHV. In addition, no selection based on birth quartile was seen. Therefore, the anthropometric profile and body composition of youth goalkeepers are physiologically affected by maturity status. However, several subjects were found to be overweight/obese and at cardiometabolic risk, suggesting that children and adolescents, although practicing sport, should pay attention to potentially contributing factors such as the attainment of the recommended levels of physical activity, lowering sedentary time, and adopt a healthy lifestyle.

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  • Andrea Di Credico & Giulia Gaggi & Barbara Ghinassi & Gabriele Mascherini & Cristian Petri & Riccardo Di Giminiani & Angela Di Baldassarre & Pascal Izzicupo, 2020. "The Influence of Maturity Status on Anthropometric Profile and Body Composition of Youth Goalkeepers," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(21), pages 1-14, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:21:p:8247-:d:441710
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    1. Natascia Rinaldo & Stefania Toselli & Emanuela Gualdi-Russo & Nicoletta Zedda & Luciana Zaccagni, 2020. "Effects of Anthropometric Growth and Basketball Experience on Physical Performance in Pre-Adolescent Male Players," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(7), pages 1-12, March.
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    1. Florin Valentin Leuciuc & Ileana Petrariu & Gheorghe Pricop & Dan Mihai Rohozneanu & Ileana Monica Popovici, 2022. "Toward an Anthropometric Pattern in Elite Male Handball," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(5), pages 1-14, February.
    2. Stefania Toselli, 2021. "Body Composition and Physical Health in Sports Practice: An Editorial," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(9), pages 1-4, April.
    3. Andrea Di Credico & Giulia Gaggi & Anastasios Vamvakis & Sofia Serafini & Barbara Ghinassi & Angela Di Baldassarre & Pascal Izzicupo, 2021. "Bioelectrical Impedance Vector Analysis of Young Elite Team Handball Players," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(24), pages 1-12, December.
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