The purpose of this study was to determine what coaches of female athletes know about the female athlete triad. The sample involved 472 NCAA Division I coaches of female athletes. The variables studied were coaches' knowledge and confidence about the triad and coaches' characteristics (coach's gender, age, type of coach, degree held, years of experience in coaching females, continuing education participation specific to the triad and/or triad components, and sport coached). Coaches' knowledge of the female athlete triad is higher for coaches who have received triad education. No differences regarding knowledge of the female athlete triad were found by gender, degree, experience in coaching female athletes, or coach type. Higher knowledge was found in sports emphasizing low body weight compared to sports that do not emphasize weight. The article discusses the results' implications and the need for future interventions in this population.
El objetivo del estudio fue conocer la percepción de las jugadoras profesionales de voleibol en relación al control del peso, nutrición, y riesgo de trastornos de la conducta alimentaria en función de su edad. La muestra objeto de estudio estuvo compuesta por 41 deportistas de siete equipos de voleibol de categoría senior (primera división nacional). Se realizó un diseño selectivo, descriptivo, y transversal. La muestra fue dividida en dos grupos en función de su edad, jóvenes y mayores, para su análisis. Se empleó un cuestionario para obtener la información. La percepción de las deportistas en relación al control del peso, nutrición, y riesgo de trastornos de la conducta alimentaria en función de la edad de las jugadoras senior profesionales no varía en función de su edad. Los resultados muestran que el rol del entrenador como fuente de información para las jugadoras ha cambiado con respecto a las de menor edad. El trabajo plantea la necesidad de adoptar planes de actuación pro-activos para minimizar el riesgo de TCA en el deporte del voleibol.
The purpose of this study was to design and to test the validity and reliability of an instrument to evaluate coaches' knowledge about the female athlete triad syndrome and their confidence in this knowledge. The instrument collects information regarding: knowledge of the syndrome, components, prevention and intervention; confidence of the coaches in their answers; and coach's characteristics (gender, degree held, years of experience in coaching females, continuing education participation specific to the syndrome and its components, and sport coached). The process of designing the questionnaire and testing the validity and reliability of it was done in four phases: a) design and development of the instrument, b) content validity, c) instrument reliability, and d) concurrent validity. The results show that the instrument is suitable for measuring coaches' female athlete triad knowledge. The instrument can contribute to assessing the coaches' knowledge level in relation to this topic.
The purpose of this study was to design, validate, and test the reliability of an instrument to evaluate knowledge of nutrition, weight control and its risk. The instrument collects information regarding: socio-demographics and athletic status; basic knowledge of nutrition (the diet they follow, nutrients, supplements, energy balance, myths, hydration and habits); and weight control and risks (weight control, eating behaviors, and weight control habits). The design, validation, and testing of the reliability of the questionnaire were done in four phases: a) design and development of the instrument, b) content validation, c) instrument reliability, and d) concurrent validity. The results show that the instrument is suitable for measuring nutrition, weight control and risk knowledge in athletes. The instrument that was developed and validated in this paper can contribute to assessing how the athletes evolve through their different formation stages. Survey Nutrition, Weight Control and Risk Knowledge CUESTIONARIO SOBRE NUTRICIÓN, CONTROL DEL PESO Y SUS POSIBLES RIESGOSEl presente cuestionario forma parte de un trabajo de investigación que se está realizando en la Universidad de ________. El estudio pretende conocer los conocimientos sobre nutrición, control del peso y posibles riesgos que el control del peso puede generar. Dado que el cuestionario es anónimo, te rogamos contestes con la mayor sinceridad, pues los datos obtenidos son de relevancia para el conocimiento de nuestro deporte. Para cumplimentarlo marca los cuadros de las opciones que se plantean en cada pregunta, teniendo en cuenta que, excepto cuando se indique, sólo deberás marcar una respuesta. Cuando sea necesario, escribe sobre las líneas con letra clara.Club: ________________ Género: ( ) Femenino ( ) Masculino F. Nacimiento: ______/_____/______ Altura: __________ CUESTIONES SOCIO-DEMOGRAFICAS
The aim was to study the effect of a formative program about nutrition as well as weight management and its risks in elite gymnasts. The sample was 37 under-18 Spanish athletes from rhythmic and aesthetic gymnastics (national level). The sample was divided into a control group (n = 21) and an intervention group (n = 16). A quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test was used. The dependent variable was the knowledge of nutrition, weight management, and its risks. The independent variable was the educational program. The program had three 30-minute sessions which combined talks, videos, and tasks to complete. Descriptive and inferential analyses were done. The educational program was ineffective with regard to increasing the gymnasts' knowledge about nutrition, weight management, and its risks. The gymnasts' knowledge of nutrition and weight management was high before beginning the intervention. Gymnasts and the coach expressed the need for individualized training adapted to each gymnast's needs and for incorporating a follow-up that provides feedback that is applicable in the gymnast's daily life.
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