title: [The role of intense physical activity in the formation of body shape - research based on female figure skaters].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The article concerns figure skating competitors. Figure skating is a very demanding discipline. It requires a combination of endurance, strength and flexibility. The training ground is ice, which puts strain on the muscles and skeleton. Young children often train more than is healthy for a young and growing body. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of training on the height and weight of female skaters.
  
  
  METHODS
  181 measurements were taken from three skating clubs, and a survey was conducted among skaters' parents about skaters' siblings.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Female skaters are relatively shorter and lighter than their peers, but the differences were not statistically significant. Significant differences were noted between girls whose sisters do not do sports.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The results suggest the influence of genetic factors and selection processes on the morphology of the skaters' body.
authors.forename: Monika
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Paluchowska
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001827:Body Height / Q000502:physiology*; D001835:Body Weight / Q000502:physiology*; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development / Q000502:physiology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D000067029:Physical Appearance, Body / Q000502:physiology*; D011044:Poland; D012861:Skating / Q000502:physiology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult