Evaluation of Sports Nutrition Knowledge between NCAA Student-Athletes across Divisions

Evaluation of Sports Nutrition Knowledge between NCAA Student-Athletes across Divisions

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Main Author: Holley, Siera Jade
Language:English
Published: Kent State University / OhioLINK 2015
Subjects:
Health Sciences
Nutrition
Sports Medicine
Sports Nutrition
Sports Nutrition Knowledge
NCAA Student-Athletes
Online Access:http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1428593407
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spelling ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-kent14285934072021-08-03T06:30:02Z Evaluation of Sports Nutrition Knowledge between NCAA Student-Athletes across Divisions Holley, Siera Jade Health Sciences Nutrition Sports Medicine Sports Nutrition Sports Nutrition Knowledge NCAA Student-Athletes The purpose of this study was to evaluate sports nutrition knowledge and experiences with registered dietitians amongst collegiate student-athletes across NCAA Divisions I, II, and III. A total of 171 student-athletes from 13 academic institutions with NCAA sanctioned varsity athletic programs participated. Five Division I, 5 Division II, and 3 Division III institutions are represented. A questionnaire consisting of the following components was administered: nutrition knowledge, feelings towards sports nutrition statements, sources of nutrition information, participant characteristics and demographics, and sports nutrition experience.Overall, the sample achieved a mean Nutrition Knowledge Score (NKS) of 61.22% ± 12.57. There was no significant difference in knowledge scores across NCAA Divisions (F = .385, p = .681), however, female participants scored significantly higher than males (F = 6.313, p = .008). Approximately 82.4% (n = 141) of participants indicated that having a dietitian/nutritionist on their team’s staff does or would help them in achieving a healthy diet, and 81.8% (n = 140) responded that having a dietitian/nutritionist on staff does or would help them in improving their athletic performance. Collectively, participants responded they would be most likely to consult a dietitian/nutritionist over other resources when obtaining current information regarding nutrition.Results indicate there is still a need for further sports nutrition education. Additionally, participants’ perceive that having a dietitian on their athletic staff would be advantageous for obtaining nutrition information and in achieving a healthier diet and improved performance. 2015-05-05 English text Kent State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1428593407 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1428593407 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: some rights reserved. It is licensed for use under a Creative Commons license. Specific terms and permissions are available from this document's record in the OhioLINK ETD Center.
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topic Health Sciences
Nutrition
Sports Medicine
Sports Nutrition
Sports Nutrition Knowledge
NCAA Student-Athletes
spellingShingle Health Sciences
Nutrition
Sports Medicine
Sports Nutrition
Sports Nutrition Knowledge
NCAA Student-Athletes
Holley, Siera Jade
Evaluation of Sports Nutrition Knowledge between NCAA Student-Athletes across Divisions
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title Evaluation of Sports Nutrition Knowledge between NCAA Student-Athletes across Divisions
title_short Evaluation of Sports Nutrition Knowledge between NCAA Student-Athletes across Divisions
title_full Evaluation of Sports Nutrition Knowledge between NCAA Student-Athletes across Divisions
title_fullStr Evaluation of Sports Nutrition Knowledge between NCAA Student-Athletes across Divisions
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