Changes in Body Size of Elite High School Football Players: 1963–1989

1993 ◽  
Vol 76 (2) ◽  
pp. 379-383 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Qi Wang ◽  
Mike A. Perko ◽  
Gregory S. Downey ◽  
Charles E. Yesalis
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Anabolic Steroids ◽  
The Body ◽  
American Football ◽  
Football Players ◽  
High School Football ◽  
Training Techniques ◽  
Performance Enhancing Drugs

An examination of the heights and weights of members of the Parade Magazine's High School All-American Football Teams from 1963–1971 indicates no significant changes in the Body Mass Index of these elite athletes whereas an increased pattern in Body Mass Index was noted within this group from 1972–1989. The large increases in Body Mass Index after 1971 among the All-American high school football players raise interesting research questions; in particular, what portion of these gains can be attributed to improved nutrition and training techniques and what portion is the result of use of performance enhancing drugs such as anabolic steroids?

Stature, Body Mass, and Body Mass Index in High School American Football Players

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (11) ◽  
pp. 3119-3126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alegra I. Mendez ◽  
Amelia A. Miramonti ◽  
Zachary M. Gillen ◽  
Brianna D. McKay ◽  
Todd J. Leutzinger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
American Football ◽  
Football Players

Carrying the Weight: Athletics and Obesity in High School Football Players

2019 ◽  
Vol 58 (13) ◽  
pp. 1409-1414
Author(s):  
Joshua N. Berkowitz ◽  
Asheley Cockrell Skinner ◽  
Jacob A. Lohr
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Team Sports ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
High School Athletes ◽  
High School Football ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity

This article determines the prevalence of obesity among high school football players nationwide and compares obesity between position groups of football players and across team sports. We calculate body mass index (BMI) for 391 212 males participating in baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, and soccer, then stratify BMI into commonly accepted categories and subdivide football players by position played, comparing BMI across position groups and sports. A total of 47.4% of high school football players are healthy weight (BMI = 18.5-24.9 kg/m2), 18.0% have obesity (BMI = 30-34.9 kg/m2: 12.4%) or class 2 obesity (BMI >34.9 kg/m2: 5.6%). Among linemen, 14.8% are healthy weight, 14.6% have class 2 obesity, and another 29.3% have obesity. Among non-linemen, the combined prevalence of obesity and class 2 obesity is 2.7%, comparable to other team sports. Obesity is common among high school football players, more so than among other high school athletes. Obesity and class 2 obesity are only common among linemen.

scholarly journals Nutrition, physical activity and lifestyle as important indicators for the body mass index in high school students

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 137-147
Author(s):  
Lorik Ramaj ◽  
Sadete Hasani
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High School ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
The Body ◽  
Normal Male ◽  
School Students ◽  
Significant Difference

The purpose of this study was to investigate and analyze the problems of underweight, overweight and obesity in young people of high school in Drenas, respectively a sample of 150 adolescents (73 males and 77 females aged 17 years). The research was conducted in the physical education class, initially was performed measurement of weight and height then the questionnaire with 26 questions. Data were collected with the statistical program SPSS version 21.0, descriptive analysis was performed with (Mean and standard deviation), all variables were tested for normality, significant level (significant level p <0.05). Results of anthropometric characteristics, the average age was 17.2 years. Weight / kg for men was 59.4 kg for women 57.3kg the average for both genders was 58.3 (± 6.2) kg. Height / cm  males 1.68cm,  females 1.61cm the average of both genders was 1.64 (± 6.6) cm. BMI body mass index kg / m² in men 21.0, women 22.1, the average of both sexes 21.55 kg / m5. The results show that men have lower BMI (p> 0.05) 21.55 kg / m² than girls with 22.1 kg / m². Data showed underweight males are 12%, and females 10%. BMI Normal male 74%, and female 69%. Overweight males 11%, females 13% while a significant difference was observed between obese boys and girls (obese) males 3% and females 8%. The analysis of the questionnaire showed that small percentages are involved in collective or individual sports, the most pronounced participation in sports was identified: football, volleyball and basketball, and relatively satisfactory were physical activity in household activities. It is recommended to build outdoor fitness and sports gyms, as well as the opening of various sports clubs in this area, and to have more research in this area, to prove the institucions how important are places for sport and physical activities.

scholarly journals Anthropometric characteristics of professional football players in relation to the playing position and their significance for success in the game

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 224-230
Author(s):  
M. Joksimović ◽  
I. Skrypchenko ◽  
K. Yarymbash ◽  
D. Fulurija ◽  
S. Nasrolahi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
The Body ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Professional Football ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
National Team ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics

Background: Football is a game in which anthropometric characteristics are important factors for specific player positions, where morphological characteristics differ in relation to the competitive level and the position in the game. Body composition is an important indicator of the physical fitness and general health of athletes so today its often discussed in scientific literature. The aim of the research was to determine the differences in the anthropometric characteristics of the professional football players in relation to the player's position and to determine their importance in the game. Material: Twenty-nine male football players of the national team of Serbia participated in the research, in which the body height, weight and Body mass index were measured. Results: The results of the study indicate that statistically significant differences in body height and body weight were recorded between goalkeepers and midfielders (p <0.01) and goalkeepers and attackers (p <0.05) in favor of goalkeepers, while no statistically significant differences were recorded in the Body Mass Index. The lowest height, weight and BMI were recorded in the midfielders. Conclusions: Based on the results of the research it can be concluded that the morphological characteristics have a vital role in determining the success of athletes. Football coaches can use the results of this study as a means to better understand and interpret anthropometric characteristics and their importance in relation to the gaming position. The acquaintance of noticed differences could improve the training process as well as the selection at the early age.

scholarly journals Anthropometric and Performance Parameters of Japanese High School American Football Players: A Case Study of Selection for International Matches

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Daichi Yamashita ◽  
Takafumi Kubo
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
American Football ◽  
Normative Values ◽  
Football Players ◽  
Performance Parameters ◽  
Strength And Conditioning ◽  
High School Grades ◽  
Grade Difference ◽  
And Performance

This study aimed to compare the anthropometric and performance parameters between American football players from different high school grades and to compare their physical characteristics to the normative values for U.S. and Japanese players from previous studies. The analysis included 240 grade 10 and 11 American football players. The testing included height, body mass, broad jump, 40-yard dash, and pro-agility shuttle. The analysis was stratified by position: linemen (offensive and defensive), big skill players (fullbacks, tight ends, and linebackers), and skill players (wide receivers, running backs, and defensive backs). The only between-grade difference was body mass for linemen (Cohen’s d>0.6), with no moderate effects for all other measured variables (|d| ≦0.6). No Japanese players were better in both mass and performance measures than U.S. elite high school players. The strength and conditioning program for long-term athlete development should be established for American football players in Japan.

scholarly journals The cost of a single concussion in American high school football: a retrospective cohort study

Concussion ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. CNC81
Author(s):  
Aaron M Yengo-Kahn ◽  
Patrick D Kelly ◽  
David C Liles ◽  
Lydia J McKeithan ◽  
Candace J Grisham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Retrospective Cohort Study ◽  
Retrospective Cohort ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
American Football ◽  
Football Players ◽  
High School Football ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Cost

Aim: The potential financial burden of American football-related concussions (FRC) is unknown. Our objective was to describe the healthcare costs associated with an FRC and determine factors associated with increased costs. Methodology/results: A retrospective cohort study of concussed high school football players presenting between November 2017 and March 2020 was undertaken; 144 male high school football players were included. Total costs were about $115,000, for an average direct healthcare cost of $800.10/concussion. Visiting the emergency department (β = 502.29, 95% CI: 105.79–898.61; p = 0.01), the initial post-concussion symptom scale score (β = 0.39, 95% CI: 0.11–0.66; p = 0.01) and a post-concussion syndrome diagnosis (β = 670.37, 95% CI: 98.96–1241.79; p = 0.02) were each independently associated with total costs. Conclusion: A granular understanding of cost-driving factors associated with FRC is the first step in understanding the cost–effectiveness of prevention and treatment methods.

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