Anthropometrics and Body Composition Predict Physical Performance and Selection to Attend Special Forces Training in United States Army Soldiers
Abstract
Anthropometrics and body composition characteristics differentiate many types of athletes and are related to performance on fitness tests and tasks in military personnel. Soldiers competing to enter elite units must demonstrate physical fitness and operational competence across multiple events. Therefore, this study determined whether anthropometrics and body composition predicted physical performance and selection for special forces training among soldiers attending the rigorous Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) course.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jul 24, 2021
- Source ID
- 10.1093/milmed/usab315
Entities
People
- Emily K. Farina
- Harris R Lieberman
- James P. Mcclung
- Joseph J Knapik
- Lauren A. Thompson
- Stefan M. Pasiakos
Organizations
- United States Army Medical Research and Development Command
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine