Table 1 The descriptive statistics and frequency tables of the study participants
Variables | SG Para swimmers (n = 22; nF = 7, nM = 15) | SG (males vs. females) | CG Able-bodied swimmers (n = 13; nF = 1; nM = 12) |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean ± SD | P value | Mean ± SD | |
Age (years) | 19.68 ± 4.9 | 0.35 | 21.92 ± 2.43 |
Body Mass (kg) | 63.25 ± 11.2 | 0.05 | 79.59 ± 9.15 |
Body Height (m) | 1.73 ± 0.1 | 0.04 | 186 ± 0.07 |
Hip Circumference (cm) | 93.02 ± 5.5 | 0.62 | 100.12 ± 3.97 |
Trunk fat mass (%) | 18.96 ± 6.6 | 0.01 | 13.75 ± 4.19 |
Waist Circumference (cm) | 75.8 ± 7.6 | 0.001 | 81.65 ± 4.06 |
BMI | 21.01 ± 2.0 | 0.18 | 23.01 ± 1.79 |
BAI (%) | 23.04 ± 4.0 | 0.04 | 21.58 ± 1.89 |
VFR (1–36) | 4.33 ± 2.66 | 0.04 | 4.58 ± 1.44 |
Duration of sport-specific training experience (years) | 8.64 ± 4.1 | 0.95 | 12.08 ± 3.55 |
Number of training sessions per week | 7.76 ± 2.80 | 0.47 | 9.77 ± 1.24 |
Duration of disability (years) | 18.73 ± 5.3 | 0.76 | NA |