This study analyses the anthropometric characteristics of young Senegalese handball players (U18 and U20 categories) in order to determine the extent to which their morphological profile is compatible with the demands of high-level handball. Based on measurements of height, weight, body mass index (BMI), wingspan and hand span, the data collected from a representative sample were compared with data from young international handball players who participated in the 10thWorld Youth Handball Championship (U19) in Croatia in 2023. The results show that while the height and wingspan of Senegalese players are broadly in line with African and European benchmarks, their weight, BMI and hand span are lower. The study concludes that a morpho-functional approach is needed in the detection and training of young handball players.

Objective: To study the prevention and management of cardiac accidents during physical education and sports (PES) classes in public middle and high schools in the Dakar region. Methods: A questionnaire was administered to 83 PES teachers in public middle and high schools in Dakar, covering student admission to PES classes, teacher first aid skills, and the existence of infirmaries equipped with defibrillators and competent healthcare personnel. Results: Prevention of cardiac accidents is deemed inadequate, as most teachers do not require a medical examination before admitting students to PES classes. This indicates a negligence of student health. While most teachers have been trained in first aid, a concerning minority remain untrained. There is a strong consensus among teachers to stop physical activity when students show signs of distress (pain, palpitations, dizziness, etc.) during PES classes, highlighting a shared priority for student safety. However, some teachers are still unable to administer first aid in the event of a cardiac accident. Additionally, only seven institutions have a defibrillator, and 36 institutions do not have an infirmary. Conclusion: The lack of a mandatory medical examination for admission to PES classes, the absence of infirmaries equipped with defibrillators in most public middle and high schools, and the hiring of teachers not trained in first aid indicate that Senegalese public schools are far from effectively preventing cardiac accidents and sudden deaths, an issue persisting for the past five years.