Pathways from requests of body composition (BC) measures to data dissemination
| Reasons for BC measures | Who makes BC requests?* (n=121) | What data get reported?* (n=113) | Who gets the data? (n=107) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Monitoring De-emphasising weight Research protocols | Coaches (56%) Athletes (52%) Physicians (26%) ATCs/PTs (25%) | % Body fat (68%) Sum of skinfolds (mm) (56%) Fat and lean variables (72%) Fat variables (24%) Lean variables (1%) Others (2%) | No answer (48%) Athlete (23%) Athlete/coach (12%) Coach (7%) Sport dietitian (7%) Other (eg, sporting organisation) (3%) |
*Multiple answers were possible.
ATC, athletic trainer; PT, physical therapist.