Journal article
Obesity prevalence for athletes participating in soccer at theWorld Masters Games
International SportMed Journal, Vol.13(2), pp.76-84
2012
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Abstract
<p><h4><strong><br /></strong></h4> <h4><strong>Abstract:</strong> Thousands of masters athletes participate quadrennially in the World Masters Games (WMG). However, this unique cohort remains under-investigated. With a need for multifaceted solutions to the global obesity epidemic, investigating special populations such as those competing in sport at older ages may further understanding of the nexus between aging, physical activity and obesity.</h4> <h4>Thousands of masters athletes participate quadrennially in the World Masters Games (WMG). However, this unique cohort remains under-investigated. With a need for multifaceted solutions to the global obesity epidemic, investigating special populations such as those competing in sport at older ages may further understanding of the nexus between aging, physical activity and obesity.</h4></p>
<p><strong>Methods</strong><strong>:</strong> 592 (44.3% male, 55.7% female) WMG soccer players aged 29-66yrs (mean 47.6, SD ± 6.9) were investigated via an online survey and compared to national populations, primarily a representative sample (n=9,501) of the Australian population (aged 30-65yrs).</p>
<p><strong>Results</strong>: Analysis demonstrated a significantly (p</p>
<p><strong>Conclusions</strong><strong>:</strong> This study indicated that one key index of health, namely obesity, was on average far lower in WMG soccer players compared to a representative sample of population controls. This finding may indicate a lower risk for many diseases, such as type 2 diabetes or heart diseases, in masters soccer players.</p>
Details
- Title
- Obesity prevalence for athletes participating in soccer at theWorld Masters Games
- Creators
- Joe Walsh - Australian Catholic UniversityMichael Climstein - Bond UniversityStephen Burke - Australian Catholic UniversityJyrki Kettunen - Arcada University of Applied SciencesIan Timothy Heazlewood - Charles Darwin UniversityMark DeBeliso - Southern Utah UniversityKent Adams - California State University Monterey Bay
- Publication Details
- International SportMed Journal, Vol.13(2), pp.76-84
- Identifiers
- 3751; 991012821235402368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health; School of Health and Human Sciences; Human Sciences
- Resource Type
- Journal article