Intro -- Content -- Preface -- Chapter 1 Body composition. Models of body composition -- Chapter 2 Body composition variation -- Chapter 3 Introduction to body composition methodology / methods -- 3.1 Hydrodensitometry -- 3.2 Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) -- 3.3 Anthropometric methods. Calliper measurements -- 3.4 Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Method (BIA) -- Chapter 4 Body composition as a determinant of fitness and sport performance -- Chapter 5 Body composition of elite female volleyball players -- Chapter 6 Body composition of elite female handball players -- Chapter 7 Body composition of elite female basketball players -- Chapter 8 Body composition of high elite women sport games players -- Chapter 9 Body composition optimization in multi discipline sports -- Chapter 10 Body composition of elite judo athletes -- Chapter 11 Conclusion -- Acronyms -- References.