Table 1. Characteristics of the participants.
| Ballet (n = 70) | Spanish (n = 70) | Contemporary (n = 70) | Non-dancer group (n = 70) | p Values | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 16.98 ± 1.73 | 17.20 ± 2.32 | 17.42 ± 2.18 | 17.41 ± 1.02 | p = 0.174 |
| Weight (kg) | 52.48 ± 6.12 | 54.84 ± 6.98 | 54.82 ± 7.46 | 54.03 ± 9.80 | p = 0.166 |
| Height (cm) | 161.13 ± 6.49 | 161.20 ± 5.79 | 161.13 ± 7.40 | 159.92 ± 4.96 | p = 0.492 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 20.17 ± 1.50 | 21.08 ± 2.30 | 21.03 ± 1.84* | 21.18 ± 4.13 | p = 0.020 |
| Academic year (years) | 8.07 ± 1.11 | 8.14 ± 1.36 | 8.37 ± 1.39 | – | p = 0.360 |
| Training per week (hours) | 18.89 ± 2.07 | 18.26 ± 2.57 | 18.93 ± 2.90 | – | p = 0.057 |
| Sessions per week (days) | 5.00 ± 0.00 | 5.00 ± 0.00 | 5.00 ± 0.00 | – | p = 1.000 |
Notes:
*
p = 0.024 in regard to ballet.
BMI, body mass index.