Characteristics of Performance in Collegiate Cheerleaders and Dancers
Body Composition and Characteristics of Performance in Collegiate Cheerleaders and Dancers
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observational
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Brief Summary
This study aims to investigate performance differences between collegiate cheerleaders and dancers classified as normal weight obese and those classified as normal weight lean. The study will assess differences in physical performance, lifestyle behaviors, muscle quality, and nutrition-related factors between groups. Performance testing, body composition assessment, and questionnaire-based measures will be used to characterize these relationships.
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Started Aug 2025
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
August 3, 2025
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
January 14, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
January 30, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
May 1, 2026
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 1, 2026
CompletedJanuary 30, 2026
January 1, 2026
9 months
January 14, 2026
January 28, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
Energy Availability (kcals/kg FFM)
Energy availability will be assess by subtracting exercise energy expenditure from energy intake relative to fat free mass. This will be assessed daily for 7 continuous days.
7 days
Physical Fitness
Physical fitness will be assessed via maximal jump height (in inches) using a double leg (and single leg counter movement jump and a maximal isokinetic leg extension and leg curl (expressed in kgs).
Day of study enrollment
Secondary Outcomes (5)
Subjective Sleep
Day of study enrollment
Body Composition
Day of study enrollment
Muscle Quality - Echo Intensity
Day of study enrollment
Nutrition Knowledge
Day of study enrollment
Muscle Quality - Muscle Thickness
day of study enrollment
Study Arms (1)
Division I Collegiate Cheerleaders and Dancers
Normal weight obese or normal weight lean
Eligibility Criteria
Current members of the Florida State University Cheer and Dance teams
You may qualify if:
- Must be a part of either the Florida State University dance or cheer team
- Sex: Female
- Age: 18-30
- BMI: Normal (18.5 - 24.9 kg/m2)
You may not qualify if:
- Not biologically female
- Have a diagnosed and unresolved eating disorder
- Not weight stable (defined as a gain/loss of more than \~7.7 lbs in the past 2 months)
- Participants who are pregnant or who become pregnant during the study
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine (ISSM)
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301, United States
Central Study Contacts
Michael J Ormsbee
CONTACT
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Director, FSU Institute of Sports Sciences and Medicine
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
January 14, 2026
First Posted
January 30, 2026
Study Start
August 3, 2025
Primary Completion
May 1, 2026
Study Completion
May 1, 2026
Last Updated
January 30, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-01