Body Composition, Exercise Test, Psychological Well-Being
Conditions
Keywords
Boxing, Talent selection, Youths, Sport, Mexicans
Brief summary
This study aims to identify sporting talents by profiling a group of young boxers residing in the State of Mexico using unsupervised machine learning methods. This study is supported by Asociación de Boxeo del Estado de México AC (ABEM) and powered by DBSS.
Detailed description
This cross-sectional study aims to identify sporting talents by profiling a group of young boxers residing in the State of Mexico. The primary outcomes encompass anthropometric, physical, and psychological variables associated with sports performance. In detail, a morphological and body composition analysis will be conducted using anthropometric data. Boxing performance will be assessed by measuring the average acceleration of straight punches over 6 seconds, impact force in the straight boxing punch using a load cell, reactive force index in a counter-movement jump on a force platform, maximum isometric strength in the mid-thigh isometric pull on a force platform, load-velocity profile in the squat exercise using a linear encoder, and cardiorespiratory fitness measured with digital spirometry. Psychometric variables will include well-being level calculated with PERMA+4, attention capacity, perceptual acuity, concentration using the Toulouse test, and coping mechanisms assessed through the coping modes scale.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Dynamical Business and Science Society - DBSS International SAS
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
15 Years to 18 Years
Inclusion criteria
Amateur boxers from the State of Mexico with no declared health issues -
Exclusion criteria
Amateur boxers from the State of Mexico with any declared health issues \-
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropometry-Based Analysis of Adiposity | 10-15 minutes | Anthropometric measurements will be carried out to estimate body composition, following the protocol established by the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK). The absolute values of the sum of skinfolds (∑S) and related variables, such as skinfold-corrected girths, will be used for measuring adiposity. |
| The acceleration of the fists in straight boxing punches | <1 minutes | Corner brand accelerometers will be used to measure the acceleration of the fists during the execution of repeated straight punches over a period of 6 seconds |
| Number of punches thrown within a specific timeframe | <1 minutes | Corner brand accelerometers will be used to measure the quantity of straight punches performed within a 6-second timeframe. |
| Punch impact force | <1 minutes | A load cell placed within a damping device will be used to measure the force applied after a straight boxing punch. |
| Reactive force index | <2 minutes | A force platform will be used to measure the lower-limbs reactive force index during a countermovement jump (CMJ) |
| Cardiorespiratory fitness | <3 minutes | A digital spirometry will be performed to measure the lung capacity of the participants. The Forced Expiratory Volume in the first second (FEV1) and Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) will be registered. Subsequently, the ratio FEV1/FVC will be calculated to obtain the percentage of forced vital capacity expelled in the first second. |
| Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull | <1 minutes | The participants' force production capacity will be assessed. The test will be conducted on a force platform. |
| Load-velocity profile | <5 minutes | To estimate the load-velocity profile, the two-point method can be used, where two loads corresponding approximately to 40-50% and 70-80% of the one-repetition maximum (RM) for the squat exercise are employed. The velocity of the load is measured in each attempt. This approach provides a reliable alternative for evaluating muscle mechanical capabilities through the relationship of the load-velocity profile, which aids in predicting Maximum Dynamic Strength. Moreover, it can be a quick and secure method for predicting this parameter in various exercises. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Well-being profile | 5 minutes | The PERMA+4 questionnaire will be administered to assess the well-being of the participants. The 10 circles in each domain represent a scale for evaluating well-being, where 1 is Completely Disagree and 10 is Completely Agree. A combined score is computed to report results. |
| Ways of Coping Questionnaire | <1 hour | The coping modes scale consists of 66 items, which are statements regarding coping strategies, addressing both emotion and problem-solving. Response options range from 0 to 3, where 0 corresponds to 'Not at all' and 3 to 'To a great extent.' The scales will be administered to participants at the camp during a relaxation period away from physical tests. |
| Attention and Perceptual Processes | 10 minutes | The Toulouse Test will be administered to measure individuals' attention capacity, perceptual acuity, concentration, as well as their resistance to monotony. |
Countries
Mexico
Outcome results
None listed