Victor Carvalho Machado Coelho

RELATIONSHIP OF THE BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS IN THE FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE OF HANDBALL ATHLETES' UPPER LIMB

Handball is a team sport played on a court, involving sprints, throws, jumps, and repetitive accelerations. It is characterized by complex gestures that require motor coordination and a high level of explosive strength from the athletes. Among these gestures, the overhead ball throw is the most gesture repeated during practice. Achieving high performance in throwing requires a combination of physical abilities and biomechanical factors. However, while these factors are essential for optimal athletic performance in the sport, other factors such as psychological and social variables may influence sports performance. Therefore, the aim of the present study will be to analyze the relationship between biopsychosocial factors and the functional performance of handball athletes in São Carlos. We will include male and female handball players from São Carlos, aged between 18 and 40 years, with at least one year of handball training. An analytical cross-sectional research design will be employed