Effect of Concussion on Clinically Measured Reaction Time in 9 NCAA Division I Collegiate Athletes: A Preliminary Study

Although researchers have examined eating disorders in female athletes, few such studies have been done with athletes who are retired, and even fewer have been quantitative. Thus, the authors empirically tested an established eating disorder theoretical model with 218 former NCAA Division-I female collegiate athletes who had been retired for 2–6 years. In retirement, participants completed measures of general sociocultural pressures related to body and appearance, thin-ideal internalization, body dissatisfaction, dietary restraint, negative affect, and bulimic symptomatology. Through structural equation modeling, the authors examined the direct and indirect relationships among the latent variables while controlling for body mass index and years since retirement. The model fit the data well, supporting the hypothesized direct and indirect relationships among the variables and explaining 54% of the variance in bulimic symptomatology. Despite no longer being exposed to sport pressures that contribute to eating disorders, female athletes experience such symptoms long into retirement.

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Examination of Mental Health Risks and Injury Prevalence in NCAA Division I Collegiate Athletes

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ◽

10.1249/01.mss.0000562823.31416.e4 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 51 (Supplement) ◽

pp. 778

Author(s):

Jane Sweeney ◽

Toni M. Torres-McGehee ◽

Samantha R. Weber ◽

Robert Davis Moore ◽

Jacob Kay

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Risks ◽

Ncaa Division I ◽

Collegiate Athletes ◽

Division I

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An Analysis of Desirable Attributes for Strength and Conditioning Coaches as Perceived by Male and Female Population of Collegiate Athletes

International Journal of Physical Education Fitness and Sports ◽

10.34256/ijpefs2023 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 16-29

Author(s):

Severiano Tiberi ◽

Jeremy Moody

Keyword(s):

Ncaa Division I ◽

Role Model ◽

Collegiate Athletes ◽

Male Gender ◽

Descriptive Statistics ◽

Division I ◽

Strength And Conditioning ◽

Female Population ◽

Male And Female ◽

Significant Difference

The present study aimed to suggest desirable attributes and characteristics for strength and conditioning coaches as perceived by the male and female population of collegiate athletes and statistically evaluate differences of perception between genders. Participants were 99 NCAA division I student-athletes (Male=56, Female=43) aged between 18-22 years of age, with a mean of 2.98 S&C sessions per week. Participants completed an electronic questionnaire to rank the importance of 17 research-based attributes through a 5-point Likert-type-scale. Descriptive statistics revealed that overall, “knowledgeable” and “communicative” were considered the most important attributes, whereas “overall size/muscularity” and “male gender” were the least desirable. With regards to perceived importance, attributes were ranked in the following order: knowledgeable, communicative, motivator, trustworthy, give positive feedback, approachable, organised, supportive, positive, honest, confident, role model, intense, physical fitness, sense of humour, overall size/muscularity, male gender. “Male gender” as an attribute was identified as the only significant difference in perception between genders (p = .017). The observed results are consistent with previous research that highlighted how several attributes and characteristics are important for strength and conditioning coaches. Thus, these results might foster reflection and guide personal and professional development of strength and conditioning coaches.

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Assessment of Sports Nutrition Knowledge of NCAA Division I Collegiate Athletes

Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics ◽

10.1016/j.jand.2020.06.051 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 120 (9) ◽

pp. A75

Author(s):

J. Danh ◽

J. Kurtz ◽

A. Nucci ◽

J. Doyle ◽

R. Feresin

Keyword(s):

Ncaa Division I ◽

Collegiate Athletes ◽

Nutrition Knowledge ◽

Sports Nutrition ◽

Division I

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Return to Sport After Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome in NCAA Division I Athletes: Experience at a Single Institution

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine ◽

10.1177/2325967120918383 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (5) ◽

pp. 232596712091838

Author(s):

Alexander E. Weber ◽

Haley Nakata ◽

Eric N. Mayer ◽

Ioanna K. Bolia ◽

Marc J. Philippon ◽

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Keyword(s):

Ncaa Division I ◽

Hip Arthroscopy ◽

Return To Sport ◽

Collegiate Athletes ◽

Endurance Athletes ◽

Division I ◽

Labral Repair ◽

Sport Type ◽

History Of ◽

Division I Athletes

Background: The rate of return to sport after surgical treatment of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome (FAIS) has been studied in high-level athletes. However, few studies examining this rate have focused exclusively on National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I athletes. Purpose: To evaluate the return-to-sport rate after hip arthroscopy for FAIS and to examine the influence of sport type on the clinical presentation of FAIS in collegiate athletes. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: Included in this study were NCAA Division I student-athletes who underwent hip arthroscopy for FAIS at our institution between 2010 and 2017. Exclusion criteria were history of previous hip pathology, pediatric hip disease, radiographic evidence of osteoarthritis (Tönnis grade >0), prior lower extremity procedure, history of chronic pain, osteoporosis, or history of systemic inflammatory disease. Athletes were categorized into 6 subgroups based on the type of sport (cutting, contact, endurance, impingement, asymmetric/overhead, and flexibility) by using a previously reported classification system. Patient characteristics and preoperative, intraoperative, and return-to-sport variables were compared among sport types. Results: A total of 49 hip arthroscopies for FAIS were performed in 39 collegiate athletes (10 females, 29 males; mean age, 19.5 ± 1.3 years). A total of 1 (2.6%) cutting athlete, 15 (38.5%) contact athletes, 8 (20.5%) impingement athletes, 6 (15.4%) asymmetric/overhead athletes, and 9 (23.1%) endurance athletes were included in the study. There were no differences among sports groups with respect to the FAI type. Endurance athletes had lower rates of femoral osteochondroplasty (45.5%) and labral debridement (0.0%) ( P < .0001). Contact sport athletes had higher rates of labral debridement (50.0%; P < .0001). Patients were evaluated for return to sport at an average of 1.96 ± 0.94 years. Overall, the return-to-sport rate was 89.7%. There were no differences in return-to-sport rates based on the sport type except for endurance athletes, who returned at a lower rate (66.6%; P < .001). No differences in return-to-sport rate ( P = .411), duration after return ( P = .265), or highest attempted level of sport resumed ( P = .625) were found between patients who underwent labral repair versus debridement. Conclusion: Collegiate-level athletes who underwent hip arthroscopy for FAIS returned to sport at high and predictable rates, with endurance athletes possibly returning to sport at lower rates than all other sport types. Surgical procedures may be influenced by sport type, but the rate of return to sport between athletes who underwent labral debridement versus labral repair was similar.

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Prevalence of Disordered Eating: A Comparison of Male and Female Collegiate Athletes and Nonathletes

Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology ◽

10.1123/jcsp.7.3.186 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 186-197 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Laura D. DiPasquale ◽

Trent A. Petrie

Keyword(s):

Eating Disorders ◽

Eating Disorder ◽

Ncaa Division I ◽

Weight Control ◽

Collegiate Athletes ◽

Division I ◽

Prevalence Rates ◽

Athletic Departments ◽

Weight Control Behaviors ◽

Female Collegiate Athletes

Eating disorder prevalence rates among athletes vary greatly because of the different ways in which researchers have measured and classified them, and the extent to which they are higher than those found among nonathletes remains unresolved. The present study examined prevalence of eating disorders, body image issues, and weight control behaviors using a valid diagnostic measure. Participants included 146 male and 156 female NCAA Division I student-athletes and a matched sample of 170 male and 353 female collegiate nonathletes. Overall, eating disorder prevalence rates and use of pathogenic weight control behaviors were lower among nonathletes than athletes. Rates for athletes in the current study were lower than previous studies. These findings are likely due to the lack of anonymity the athletes had when completing questionnaires, as data were collected through athletes’ preseason physicals, whereas nonathletes completed questionnaires anonymously over the Internet. Recommendations for athletic departments’ screening for eating disorders are made.

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An Examination of the Differences in Flow between Individual and Team Athletes

Physical Culture and Sport Studies and Research ◽

10.2478/pcssr-2018-0011 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 78 (1) ◽

pp. 33-40

Author(s):

Joni M. Boyd ◽

David P. Schary ◽

Andy R. Worthington ◽

Seth E. Jenny

Keyword(s):

Ncaa Division I ◽

Exploratory Study ◽

Collegiate Athletes ◽

Team Sport ◽

Division I ◽

Multiple Linear Regressions ◽

Mean Flow ◽

Total Flow ◽

Flow Experiences ◽

Linear Regressions

Abstract The purpose of this exploratory study was to investigate differences between the flow experiences of NCAA Division I team athletes versus individual athletes. A volunteer sample of 104 collegiate athletes completed a 42-item flow questionnaire. Multiple linear regressions showed mean flow scores for team athletes were significantly higher than individual athletes (β = -1.66, p = 0.004), with an R2 value of 0.03. The type of sport was a significant predictor of three of the nine dimensions of flow, with the largest difference explaining 9% of the variance. The results of this study are unique and answer the repeated call in the literature for team flow research. In summary, team sport athletes experienced total flow at a higher overall rate than individual sport athletes, allowing for the conclusion that team sport athletes can and do experience flow.

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Goal Setting in Competitive Sport: An Exploratory Investigation of Practices of Collegiate Athletes

The Sport Psychologist ◽

10.1123/tsp.7.3.275 ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 275-289 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Robert Weinberg ◽

Damon Burton ◽

David Yukelson ◽

Dan Weigand

Keyword(s):

Goal Setting ◽

Ncaa Division I ◽

Collegiate Athletes ◽

The United States ◽

Developmental Differences ◽

Division I ◽

Future Directions ◽

Outcome Goals ◽

Exploratory Investigation ◽

Overall Performance

The purpose of the present investigation was to explore athletes’ responses regarding the frequency, effectiveness, and importance of different types of goals to enhance their performance. Subjects (N = 678) were collegiate athletes at three NCAA Division I schools from different regions of the United States. Each athlete completed an extensive questionnaire detailing his or her perceptions regarding the use and effectiveness of a number of different goal-setting strategies. Descriptive results revealed that virtually all athletes practiced some type of goal setting to help enhance performance and that they found their goals to be moderately to highly effective. Athletes also reported that improving overall performance, winning, and having fun were their three most important goals. Many significant differences were found when comparing groups. For example, although females generally set more performance goals than males, males set more outcome goals than females. Future directions for research are offered including studying developmental differences and barriers/facilitators to achieving goals.

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Toward Two Grounded Theories of the Talent Development and Social Support Process of Highly Successful Collegiate Athletes

The Sport Psychologist ◽

10.1123/tsp.20.3.295 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 295-313 ◽

Cited By ~ 38

Author(s):

Taryn K. Morgan ◽

Peter R. Giacobbi

Keyword(s):

Social Support ◽

Sport Psychology ◽

Ncaa Division I ◽

Talent Development ◽

Collegiate Athletes ◽

Situational Factors ◽

Division I ◽

Multiple Perspectives ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Mental Characteristics

The purpose of this study was to utilize multiple perspectives to describe the major influences and experiences during the development of highly talented collegiate athletes. Eight NCAA Division I collegiate athletes, 12 parents, and 6 coaches participated in this study. In-depth semi-structured interviews analyzed through grounded theory analytic procedures (Strauss & Corbin, 1998) were used. Overall, it was ascertained that a favorable interaction between perceived genetic dispositions, practice, situational factors, and mental characteristics facilitated and nurtured the participants’ talent development. The importance of social support for overcoming adversity was a salient theme and should be addressed by sport psychology consultants and coaches.

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