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Characteristics of Performance in Collegiate Cheerleaders and Dancers

Body Composition and Characteristics of Performance in Collegiate Cheerleaders and Dancers


Sponsor

Florida State University

Enrollment

65 participants

Start Date

Aug 3, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study aims to investigate performance differences between collegiate cheerleaders and dancers classified as normal weight obese and those classified as normal weight lean. The study will assess differences in physical performance, lifestyle behaviors, muscle quality, and nutrition-related factors between groups. Performance testing, body composition assessment, and questionnaire-based measures will be used to characterize these relationships.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 30 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

  • Must be a part of either the Florida State University dance or cheer team
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 18-30
  • BMI: Normal (18.5 - 24.9 kg/m2)

Exclusion Criteria4

  • Not biologically female
  • Have a diagnosed and unresolved eating disorder
  • Not weight stable (defined as a gain/loss of more than ~7.7 lbs in the past 2 months)
  • Participants who are pregnant or who become pregnant during the study

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Locations(1)

Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine (ISSM)

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

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