Table 8 Summary of assessments, years of measurement, and number of participants (n).

From: Longitudinal anthropometric and physical performance adaptations in the Polish Deaf National basketball team during a three-year preparation for the deaflympics

Category

Variables

Years

Group(s)

n

Main outcome/purpose

Anthropometry

Chest, waist, hip, thigh, calf circumferences

2019–2021

DB/DS

11/15

Somatic stability and muscle girths

Body composition

BMI, FAT%, FFM, etc.

2019–2021

DB/DS

11/15

Body composition maintenance

Lower limb power

Pw_max, H_max, etc.

2019, 2021

DB/DS

11/15

Neuromuscular performance

Sprint performance

times for 0–5 m, 0–20 m

2019–2021

DB/DS

11/15

Speed and acceleration ability

Cardiorespiratory endurance

VO₂max (Beep test)

2021

DB

9

Aerobic capacity

  1. n – number of athletes; DB – Deaf basketball players; DS – physically inactive Deaf students (control group); BMI – body mass index; FAT% – body fat percentage; FFM – fat-free mass; Pw_max – maximal power; H_max – maximal height; VO₂max – maximal oxygen uptake (Beep test).
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