Profiling Metabolic Health, Nutritional Status, and Physical Performance in Basketball Athletes During a Training Phase

Nurul Ichsania; Andi Dhini Alfiandari; Aida Ayu Chandrawati

Penulis

Nurul Ichsania Universitas Negeri Makassar Penulis
Andi Dhini Alfiandari Universitas Negeri Makassar Penulis
Aida Ayu Chandrawati Universitas Negeri Makassar Penulis

Kata Kunci:

Adolescent Athletes; Basketball; Nutritional Status; Random Blood Glucose; Speed.

Abstrak

Physiological condition and nutritional status are key factors influencing athletic performance, particularly in sports that demand speed and endurance such as basketball. Monitoring random blood glucose levels and nutritional status provides an overview of athletes’ metabolic readiness during training periods. This study aimed to describe the profile of random blood glucose, nutritional status, and speed among male adolescent basketball players aged 12–14 years during the training period at Sahabat Basketball Club Makassar. This research employed a qualitative observational method with a cross-sectional design, involving 36 male adolescent basketball athletes selected through purposive sampling. Data collected included height and weight to determine Body Mass Index (BMI), random blood glucose (mg/dL) measured using a glucometer, and 20-meter sprint speed (seconds). Descriptive analysis was performed using Microsoft Excel. The athletes’ mean BMI was 20.1 ± 4.0 kg/m², with most (61.1%) categorized as normal nutritional status. The mean random blood glucose level was 95.1 ± 12.8 mg/dL, and the mean 20-meter sprint time was 3.41 ± 0.16 seconds. Athletes with normal nutritional status showed faster sprint times compared to underweight or overweight peers. Most adolescent basketball athletes exhibited normal nutritional status and random blood glucose levels that supported optimal speed performance. Regular monitoring of nutritional and metabolic parameters is recommended to maintain physical readiness and enhance athletic performance during training.

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