Differences in Body Composition across Police Occupations and Moderation Effects of Leisure Time Physical Activity
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2020
Autori
Kukić, FilipHeinrich, Katie M.
Koropanovski, Nenad
Poston, Walker S. C.
Čvorović, Aleksandar
Dawes, Jay J.
Orr, Robin
Dopsaj, Milivoj
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This study investigated differences in the body composition of police officers from different occupational groups and the moderation effects of leisure time physical activity (LTPA). A sample of 237 police officers (special anti-terrorist unit, gendarmerie, firefighters, and general duties) participated in the study. Body mass index (BMI), percent of body fat (%BF), percent of skeletal muscle mass (%SMM), and index of hypokinesia (IH) were assessed using a multichannel bioelectric impedance analyzer and officers reported the amount of LTPA using an international physical activity questionnaire. The sample was divided in three groups relative to LTPA, sedentary (0-149 min/week), moderately active (150-299 min/week), and very active (300+ min/week). Multiple analysis of variance (4 × 3) was used to analyze if occupational groups differed based solely on occupation, if officers from the same occupation differed in muscularity and fatness based on LTPA, and if any differences in body compo...sition occurred between officers from different occupations with the same level of LTPA. Police officers from more physically demanding occupations demonstrated lower %BF and IH, while having higher %SMM. This was also observed among the officers of the same occupation who reported a higher LTPA, while officers who reported very high LTPA had similar body composition.
Ključne reči:
body fat / law enforcement / occupational health / skeletal muscle mass / tactical athletesIzvor:
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18-09-2020, 17, 18, 6825-Izdavač:
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