Morphofunctional profile of Brazilian athletes under20 years of age in state-level futsal

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to describe the morphofunctional profile of futsal players U-20 category. Fourteen state competition participants athletes underwent for tests to assess body composition, aerobic power, abdominal strength endurance, flexibility, leg strength, lower limbs power, speed, and agility to change direction. Athletes showed body fat percentage classified as good (8.0 ± 3.3%) and higher aerobic power (VO2max: 59.7 ± 6.7 ml/kg/min). Abdominal strength endurance (45 ± 10 rep.). It was rated as above mean, while flexibility was classified as mean (33 ± 6 cm). Furthermore, it was shown suitable for speed performance (V30M: 4.8 ± 0.2 s), lower limbs power (221 ± 15 cm) and lower limb strength (101 ± 40 kgf), based on previous studies with futsal athletes. This study can be used to help the understanding of the physical and physiological aspects of futsal athletes, as well as coaches in the sport talent detection process.