A Study of the Relationship Between Body Composition and Anaerobic Capacities Among Students of the College of Basic Education

The importance of the research lies in understanding the relationship between body composition (fat, muscle, water) and anaerobic energy systems in designing customized training strategies that enhance the functional efficiency of the athlete. The study aimed to analyze the relationship between body composition (fat percentage, muscle mass, water content) and anaerobic performance indicators (RAST test). The researchers used the descriptive method as it suited the nature of the research. The researchers conducted the research experiment on 10 athletes from the College of Basic Education (aged 19-24 years), who were randomly selected. The researchers measured the players' body composition (fat mass, lean mass, water mass, and muscle mass) and administered the RAST test to measure anaerobic capacity. Pearson's correlation coefficient was then used to assess the relationship between body composition and anaerobic capacity at a significance level of (α ≤ 0.05).

The most prominent findings were.

- A very strong and significant correlation was found between lean body weight, muscle mass, and total water weight, and average anaerobic capacity in the RAST test, indicating that effective body mass is the decisive factor in improving anaerobic performance.

- Neither body fat percentage nor fat weight showed a significant correlation with anaerobic performance indicators, suggesting that adipose tissue does not contribute to short-duration, high-intensity exertion..