Different events in gymnastics have various physiological demands, therefore, impacting the way gymnasts train. This study aims to measure common physiological characteristics and performance abilities seen in Division III gymnasts throughout the course of a season. Despite the sports’ demanding nature, having an impact on its athlete’s physiology and performance, gymnastics has little research. Through this project we are hoping to increase the knowledge we have of gymnastics. Our participants will be volunteers from the UWEC Gymnastics Team. We will be recording body composition, bone density, strength, power, nutrition, menstrual cycle, and injuries during the season. Body composition and bone density will be measured using a DEXA machine, power will be measured using the Wingate Test, nutrition will be tracked using an app, and a questionnaire will be used to assess sleep, menstrual cycle, and injuries. We expect there to be differences in physiological characteristics for gymnasts who train beam and bars compared to those who train floor and vault, and for those characteristics to be maintained throughout the season.
