Changes in Body Composition and Perceived Stress Scale-10 in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Female Volleyball Players

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of the study was to examine the changes in body composition and stress levels in National Collegiate Athletic Association division I female volleyball players. We hypothesized that body composition and perceived stress scale scores would change through the season and post season, with the largest changes occurring in post season. Methods: Nine female volleyball players participated in a longitudinal study. Body mass, body mass index, percent body fat, fat mass, and fat free mass were obtained during the pre, early, mid, late, and post season. The perceived stress scale-10 was used to appraise stress levels. Results: Body mass significantly decreased (p<0.05) in post season (68.6±10.9 kg) compared to mid season (70.1±11.6 kg). Also, body mass index significantly decreased (p<0.05) in post season (22.2±3.2 kg/m 2 ) compared to mid season (22.6±3.5 kg/m 2 ). The increase in body mass was the result of an increase in fat mass (p<0.05; pre season = 13.0±6.3 kg; post season = 14.5±6.0 kg) and a decrease in fat free mass (p<0.05; pre season = 56.4±7.4 kg; post season = 54.1±6.8 kg). The perceived stress scale score values significantly increased (p<0.05) during the season, and significantly decreased (p<0.05) in post season (pre season = 15.2±5.2; post season = 11.9±5.8). Conclusions: Monitoring body composition and stress level of collegiate female volleyball players could provide coaches and trainers with important information as to the best possible training techniques and how to enhance performance for collegiate athletes. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE