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A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF BODY COMPOSITION BETWEEN FEMALE ATHLETES AND NON-ATHLETE COLLEGE STUDENTS

Author(s) Ms. PRIYADHARSHINI R R, Dr. Mrs. Mahjabeen
Country India
Abstract ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Body composition is a key determinant of physical fitness, metabolic health, and athletic performance. Female college athletes typically demonstrate more favourable body composition profiles—lower body fat percentage and higher lean muscle mass—compared to their non-athlete counterparts. This study aimed to compare body composition parameters between female college athletes and non-athlete female students, thereby highlighting the physiological impact of sports participation in young adult females.

Methodology:
A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted involving 50 female college students aged 18–25 years, equally divided into two groups: athletes (n=25) and non-athletes (n=25). Body composition was assessed using the Omron Body Composition Monitor (HBF-702T), measuring parameters such as BMI, body fat percentage, skeletal muscle percentage, subcutaneous fat, resting metabolic rate, and body age. Statistical analysis was performed using independent samples t-tests to compare group means.

Results:
Statistically significant differences were found in BMI (p=0.0001), body age (p=0.0009), and trunk skeletal muscle percentage (p=0.0083), with athletes showing lower BMI, younger body age, and higher trunk muscle mass than non-athletes. No significant differences were observed in overall body fat, visceral fat, RMR, total skeletal muscle percentage, or subcutaneous fat across limbs and trunk (p>0.05). These results suggest that while certain central body composition metrics benefit from athletic training, others—such as limb fat and muscle distribution—show minimal variation between the groups.

Conclusion:
The findings indicate that consistent athletic training in female college students positively influences specific physiological parameters, particularly central muscle development and metabolic age. However, not all body composition metrics differ significantly, highlighting the complex interaction of lifestyle, genetics, and physical activity. These insights can inform gender-sensitive health and fitness programs on college campuses to promote lifelong wellness among young women, both athletes and non-athletes.
Keywords Body composition, female college students, athletes vs. non-athletes, skeletal muscle percentage, body mass index (BMI), subcutaneous fat, resting metabolic rate, physical activity, body age, health promotion.
Field Sociology > Sports
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-06-09
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.47541
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9pz6g
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