Advancing Precision in Physical Education and Sports Science: A Review of Medical Imaging Methods for Assessing Body Composition

Lobo, Manuel Duarte; Tavares, Sérgio Miravent; PEREIRA DE ALMEIDA, Rui Pedro; Garcia, Manuel B.

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Advancing Precision in Physical Education and Sports Science: A Review of Medical Imaging Methods for Assessing Body Composition

Lobo, Manuel Duarte; Tavares, Sérgio Miravent; PEREIRA DE ALMEIDA, Rui Pedro et al.

2025 • In Global Innovations in Physical Education and Health

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'current; Body composition; Body composition analysis; Composition study; CT and ultrasound; Holistic approach; Imaging method; Imaging modality; Physical education; Sport science; Social Sciences (all)

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[en] This chapter provides an overview of the current state of medical imaging methods in body composition analysis. It advocates a holistic approach that combines the strengths of different approaches and addresses their limitations. We discuss the importance of using standardized protocols to improve the accuracy of body composition studies across populations and settings. By examining the capabilities and limitations of imaging modalities such as DEXA, MRI, CT, and ultrasound, we emphasize the need for a multidimensional approach to obtain body composition emphasis on complete understanding.

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Human health sciences: Multidisciplinary, general & others

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Lobo, Manuel Duarte ; Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Portugal

Tavares, Sérgio Miravent; University of Algarve, Portugal

PEREIRA DE ALMEIDA, Rui Pedro ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) > Department of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (DHML) > Medical Education

Garcia, Manuel B. ; FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines, Philippines

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Advancing Precision in Physical Education and Sports Science: A Review of Medical Imaging Methods for Assessing Body Composition

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2025

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Global Innovations in Physical Education and Health

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IGI Global

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9798369339534
9798369339527

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