Descrição do perfil de aptidão física de atletas de goalball de nível nacional

Abstract

Goalball is a paralympic modality designed for blind and / or visually impaired individuals. However, even though it is a high -performance sport, its visibility is still very small in Rio Grande do Norte. Thus, the present study aimed to describe the physical fitness profile of G oalball athletes at the national level. Twelve athletes participated in the study, being 8 men and 4 women, ranging in age from 19 to 48 years (31.5 ± 10.77 years). The following tests were performed: Anthropometry (IMC), static balance (flamingo), power of upper limbs, sit and reach (wells bench), shoulder flexibility, manual grip, abdominal resistance, isometric strength and test of 2.44m. The results found for such tests were: BMI 26.1 ± 4.72; Static balance 9.46 ± 1.37s for the right leg and 9.01 ± 2.13s for the left leg; Medicine Ball Throw Test 4.0 ± 1.0m; Bank of Welss 27.23 ± 11.34cm for the right leg and 27.04 ± 12.26cm for the left leg; Flexibility of the shoulder -2.91 ± 12.47cm for the right limb -5.41 ± 9.66cm for the left limb; Manual Hold 36.16 ± 8.16 for the right hand and 34.83 ± 7.93; Abdominal strength 31.16 ± 11.99; Isometric force 52.4 ± 11.56; Test 2.44 4.45 ± 0.62s. As literature is scarce or non-existent for the classification of this population, it was suggested that the results should follow the parameters of the traditional population, that is, normovisuais, and even if future studies try to validate tests and classifications for this specific demand.