Longitudinal studies in cadets from different armed forces

A systematic review about physical and anthropometric assessments context.

Authors

  • Carla Cristina Evangelisti Moreira da Silva Subseção de Treinamento Desportivo da Seção de Educação Física do Corpo de Cadetes da Academia da Força Aérea, Academia da Força Aérea, AFA, Pirassununga, SP, Brasil
  • Fabrícia Geralda Ferreira Seção de Educação Física, Escola Preparatória de Cadetes do Ar, Epcar, Barbacena, MG, Brasil
  • Gilberto Pivetta Pires Programa de Pós-graduação em Desempenho Humano Operacional, Universidade da Força Aérea, UNIFA, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22480/revunifa.2023.36.539

Keywords:

Cadets, Physical Assessments, Anthropometry

Abstract

The systematic training and physical fitness assessments related to military activity play a large role in health and military occupational performance in Cadet education. The purpose of this research is to exploratory and systematically review in the literature surveys about physical and anthropometric assessments and their results during cadets education’s years in various armed forces. Method. In this systematic review longitudinal studies were selected following the research aim and it’s eligibility criteria. Five papers were analysed following the researche’s eligibility criteria. Results. The results show improvement in muscular endurance and muscular power, and estability or decrease in other skills like aerobic power, absolute VO2Max, relative VO2Max, peak heart rate, peak body lactate concentration, Anthropometric Measurement and specific military skills test (obstacle course). Conclusion. Muscle endurance, muscle power, aerobic capacity, and body composition are important physical fitness to evaluate. Only muscle endurance and muscle power improve in the five reviewed studies. This findings suggest that this is an important research topic to develop in Brazilian Air Force, aiming to substantiate or suggest improvements to the current assessments and training methods.

Author Biographies

  • Carla Cristina Evangelisti Moreira da Silva, Subseção de Treinamento Desportivo da Seção de Educação Física do Corpo de Cadetes da Academia da Força Aérea, Academia da Força Aérea, AFA, Pirassununga, SP, Brasil

    Graduated in Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education from the School of Physical Education and Sport of the University of São Paulo. She has experience in the field of Fencing, Graduated Épée Technique Level 3 from the University of Physical Education of Budapest, Hungary and International Fencing Federation (2018); Postgraduate in Higher Education Teaching and Master's student in the Graduate Program in Operational Human Performance at the Air Force University; She works as a fencing coach at the Air Force Academy.

  • Fabrícia Geralda Ferreira, Seção de Educação Física, Escola Preparatória de Cadetes do Ar, Epcar, Barbacena, MG, Brasil

    PhD in Nutrition Science from the Federal University of Viçosa (2018). Master's degree in Nutrition Science from the Federal University of Viçosa (2007). Degree and Bachelor in Physical Education from the Federal University of Viçosa (2003). She is currently a professor at the Air Cadet Preparatory School (EPCAR), acting as a coach of the Basketball team, and a professor at the Graduate Program in Operational Human Performance, Professional Master's modality at the Air Force University (UNIFA). He has experience in the area of Physical Education, with emphasis on Hydration, thermoregulation, obesity and operational human performance.

  • Gilberto Pivetta Pires, Programa de Pós-graduação em Desempenho Humano Operacional, Universidade da Força Aérea, UNIFA, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil

    She holds a degree in Physical Education from the School of Physical Education and Sports of Catanduva - ESEFIC (1997), Specialization in Aquatic Activities from the North University of Paraná - UNOPAR (2000), Master's Degree in Physical Education with Area of Knowledge in Human Performance, working in the Research Line of Human Performance Evaluation by the Methodist University of Piracicaba - UNIMEP (2005), and PhD in Physical Education with Area of Knowledge in School, Sport, Physical Activity and Health, working in the Research Line of Sports Phenomenon at Universidade São Judas Tadeu - USJT (2014). He currently works in the Stricto Sensu Graduate Program (Professional Master's Degree) in Operational Human Performance - PPGDHO at the Air Force University - Campo dos Afonsos - Rio de Janeiro. She has experience in the area of Physical Education, with emphasis on Human Performance, working mainly on the following topics: Swimming, Measurements and Assessments, Periodization and Strength Training and Sports Training.

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2024-09-19

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Vol. 36 (2023): Revista da UNIFA

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Longitudinal studies in cadets from different armed forces: A systematic review about physical and anthropometric assessments context. The Journal of the University of the Air Force , Rio de Janeiro, v. 36, p. 1–16, 2024. DOI: 10.22480/revunifa.2023.36.539. Disponível em: https://revistadaunifa.fab.mil.br/index.php/reunifa/article/view/539.. Acesso em: 24 nov. 2024.

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