BODY COMPOSITION CHARACTERISTICS OF BASKETBALL PLAYERS IN ADEYEMI FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, ONDO
Abstract
This study examined the body composition characteristics of all registered male
basketball players in Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, during the
2023/2024 academic session. male basketball players at Adeyemi Federal University of
Education, Ondo. Data were collected on key body composition variables including
height, weight, body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage, lean body mass, and total
body water. Descriptive statistics revealed that the players had a healthy average BMI of
23.0 and low average body fat percentage of 12.1%, consistent with profiles of trained
athletes. Analysis by playing position showed that centers had higher BMI, body fat, and
lean mass compared to guards and forwards, reflecting the physical demands of their role.
Inferential analysis indicated a significant positive correlation between BMI and body fat
percentage (r = 0.67, p = 0.001), and a significant difference in body fat based on playing
experience (F = 4.85, p = 0.015), with more experienced players showing lower fat
levels. These findings suggest that body composition varies with positional roles and
experience level in basketball, highlighting the need for position-specific training and
conditioning programs to enhance athletic performance
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