title: [Anthropometric and physiologic profile of Puerto Rican athletes: female softball].
abstract: This study was conducted to describe and compare various anthropometric, body composition, cardiorespiratory, metabolic and neuromuscular characteristics of 12 female athletes, members of the Puerto Rico national softball team. The subjects were divided into three categories according to their game specific requirements (game position): infielders (n = 5), outfielders (n = 4), and pitchers (n = 3). The mean and standard deviations of all the variables in each group was calculated. These athletes demonstrated high levels of body fat and below optimal levels of flexibility, cardiorespiratory endurance, and muscular strength and endurance. The results revealed deficiencies in the health related fitness components and in the physical preparation for sports competition. These results also suggest that the subjects are at risk for the development of cardiovascular diseases, sport injuries, and poor sport performance.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Medicina Fisica, Rehabilitación y Salud Deportiva. Recinto de Ciencias Médicas U.P.R. y Albergue Olímpico, Salinas, Puerto Rico.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Rivera
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Ramírez-Marrero
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Rivas
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Rivera-Brown
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000886:Anthropometry; D001484:Baseball / Q000502:physiology*; D001823:Body Composition; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008176:Lung Volume Measurements; D009132:Muscles / Q000502:physiology; D011647:Puerto Rico; D013008:Somatotypes
vernacular_title: Perfil antropométrico y fisiológico de atletas puertorriqueños: softbol femenino.