Coaching Leadership Preferences: What Are Collegiate Athletes Looking For?

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Kelly Witte
Keyword(s):  
Student Athletes ◽  
Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Sports Teams ◽  
Intercollegiate Sports ◽  
Leadership Preferences ◽  
Coaching Leadership ◽  
Lecture Session

This one hour lecture session is intended for coaches, coach educators, and sport researchers. It will focus on the results of a study involving nearly 2,000 NCAA student athletes representing twelve different intercollegiate sports teams from ten colleges in the Midwest. The purpose of the study was to identify and compare coaching leadership preferences of present day collegiate athletes.

Symptom Factors and Neuropsychological Performance in Collegiate Athletes with Chronic Concussion Symptoms

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin Guty ◽  
Kaitlin Riegler ◽  
Jessica Meyer ◽  
Alexa E Walter ◽  
Semyon M Slobounov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Executive Functioning ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Memory Performance ◽  
Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Cognitive Outcomes ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Memory Functioning ◽  
Postconcussion Symptoms ◽  
Symptom Predictors ◽  
Time Since Injury

Abstract Objective The present study explored the relationship between specific types of postconcussion symptoms and cognitive outcomes in student–athletes with chronic concussion symptoms. Method Forty student–athletes with chronic concussion symptoms were given a battery of neuropsychological tests and rated themselves on a variety of postconcussion symptoms, which included the following factors derived from prior work: Physical, Sleep, Cognitive, Affective, and Headache. Cognitive outcomes included performance on composites for the memory and attention/executive functioning speed tests, respectively. The following covariates were also explored: Sex, depression symptoms, number of previous concussions, and time since injury. Results Headache was the only individual symptom factor that significantly (p < .05) predicted worse attention/executive functioning performance. None of the symptom factors were significantly related to memory performance over and above the variable of time since injury, such that longer time since injury was related to worse memory performance. Conclusion Comparable to work examining symptom predictors of cognitive outcomes in acutely concussed samples, headache predicted worse attention/executive functioning performance. Additionally, we found that the longer athletes had been symptomatic since injury, the “worse” their memory functioning. Understanding how headache and the length of time an individual is symptomatic are related to cognitive outcomes can help inform treatment and recommendations for athletes with prolonged symptom recovery.

From Idealism to Actualization: The Academic Performance of Female Collegiate Athletes

1990 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Bedker Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Academic Experiences ◽  
Male Athletes ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Female Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Idealistic View

Semistructured interviews are used to examine the attitudes and subjective feelings of female collegiate athletes concerning their roles as student-athletes. The women begin college with an idealistic view of education; this view is strengthened over time. The athletic subculture the women are a part of, as well as their classroom and academic experiences, may to some degree influence or reinforce their educational optimism. The results of the current study are compared to those of Adler and Adler (1985), who studied male athletes. The experiences in question are discussed and possible explanations for the gender related similarities/differences are explored.

The Effectiveness of a Psychoeducational Program in Increasing Mental Health Knowledge in Collegiate Athletes: A Critically Appraised Topic

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Alexis Peters ◽  
Julliana Tapia ◽  
Stephanie H. Clines
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Clinical Question ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Psychoeducational Program ◽  
Mental Health Knowledge

Focused Clinical Question: Does the implementation of a psychoeducational program increase mental health knowledge among collegiate student-athletes? Clinical Bottom Line: There is consistent, limited-quality patient-oriented evidence to suggest that implementation of a psychoeducational program is effective in increasing mental health knowledge in collegiate student-athletes based on the guidelines of the strength of recommendation taxonomy.

scholarly journals The Aggressive Behaviour in Sports Among Athletes In A Public University

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Nabila Bazli ◽  
Mohammad Saipol Mohd Sukor ◽  
Mastura Mahfar ◽  
Thuaibah@Suaibah Abu Bakar
Keyword(s):  
Aggressive Behavior ◽  
Aggressive Behaviour ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Public University ◽  
Field Situation ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Aggression Questionnaire ◽  
The University

  Collegiate athletes displayed different aggressive tendencies in an off-field situation based on the sports that they play. This study was conducted to identify the level and differences of aggressive behavior among athletes in a public university in Malaysia. A total of 91 student-athletes that represented different types of sports participated in this study. The instrument used to measure the aggressive behaviour among athletes was the Aggression Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to identify the level of aggressive behaviour and the independent t-test was used to analyze the differences of aggressive behaviour based on demographic factors such as gender and types of sports. The findings revealed that the level of aggressive behaviour among athletes in the university are at a low level and there is no significant differences in aggressive behaviour based on gender and types of sports. This study contributes to the literature on the aggressive behavior in the context of student-athletes in higher education institution.

scholarly journals No Differences in HADS Scores Between Acutely Concussed and Healthy Collegiate Student-Athletes

Neurology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 93 (14 Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. S12.1-S12
Author(s):  
Corey Lanois ◽  
Francis Wang ◽  
Brant Berkstresser ◽  
Jessie Oldham ◽  
William Meehan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Student Athletes ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Post Injury ◽  
Depression Subscale ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Prolonged Recovery ◽  
Healthy Control ◽  
Concussion Recovery

ObjectiveTo investigate differences in Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) scores between acutely concussed collegiate student-athletes and healthy, matched group of collegiate athletes.BackgroundMood disturbances have been documented acutely following concussion. The presence of anxiety and/or depression may complicate and prolong concussion recovery among some athletes. Therefore, it is important to examine acute post-injury anxiety and depression to facilitate proper management decisions.Design/MethodsTwenty-six student-athletes (54% female, 19.92 ± 5.56 years of age) with a diagnosed concussion completed the HADS questionnaire within a week of injury. Twenty-six healthy student-athletes (54% female, 18.82 ± 0.54 years of age) completed the HADS during pre-season baseline testing, individually matched by sex and sport. Independent samples t-tests were used to explore differences in HADS scores between groups.ResultsThere was no significant difference (p = 0.50) between total HADS scores of the concussion group (6.77 ± 6.17) and healthy cohort (5.81 ± 3.85). There were also no significant differences between concussion and uninjured groups on the HADS Anxiety subscale (4.38 ± 4.24 vs. 4.50 ± 2.83; p = 0.91) or HADS Depression subscale (2.38 ± 2.82 vs. 1.31 ± 1.67; p = 0.10).ConclusionsHADS scores obtained among collegiate student athletes acutely following concussion did not significantly differ relative to matched healthy control participants. It is possible that one week post-injury was not enough time to observe measurable effects of anxiety or depression, as those are commonly seen in cases of prolonged recovery.

scholarly journals Development of a Peer Education Program to Improve Concussion Knowledge and Reporting in Collegiate Athletes

2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (5) ◽  
pp. 448-455 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Ernst ◽  
Meredith E. Kneavel
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
National Collegiate Athletic Association ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Concussion Knowledge ◽  
Pilot Implementation ◽  
Women's Soccer

Context A novel peer concussion-education program (PCEP) was developed to enhance concussion knowledge and reporting among collegiate student-athletes. Objective To describe the PCEP and its development and implementation. Design Program development consisting of a literature review, focus group, and pilot implementation. Setting Athletics department at a college participating at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II-sanctioned competition level. Patients or Other Participants Fifteen student-athletes from the women's soccer and men's lacrosse teams participated in the focus group. Four peer concussion educators (PCEs) were debriefed after the pilot implementation of the PCEP with the women's soccer and men's lacrosse teams. Data Collection and Analysis Focus-group data were analyzed qualitatively. The PCEs were debriefed, and responses were organized into recommendation types. Results The literature review contributed information that supported the development of the PCEP's conceptual model. Focus-group results provided information used to train the PCEs and refine the PCEP's education modules. The pilot implementation and PCE debriefing supplied information used to further revise the education modules, PCE training, and PCEP implementation procedure. Conclusions The PCEP was developed based on the Theory of Reasoned Action and Planned Behavior and uses a peer-mediated, cognitive-behavioral, and interdisciplinary model to enhance concussion knowledge of and reporting by collegiate student-athletes. After a focus-group discussion and pilot implementation, we revised the PCEP and its education modules and developed an online manual to facilitate broad dissemination.

scholarly journals Females have a Higher Post-Concussion Subsequent Injury Rate than Male Collegiate Athletes

Neurology ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 93 (14 Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. S28.1-S28
Author(s):  
Thomas Buckely ◽  
Jessie Oldham
Keyword(s):  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Knee Injuries ◽  
Injury Rate ◽  
Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Elevated Risk ◽  
Lower Extremity Injury ◽  
Ankle Sprains ◽  
Lateral Ankle ◽  
Lower Extremity Muscle

ObjectiveThe purpose of this study is to compare post-concussion lower extremity musculoskeletal (MSK) injury between sexes.BackgroundEmerging evidence suggests that there is an elevated risk of lower extremity MSK injury in the year following concussion. Indeed, we have previously reported a 1.6 –2.9 times elevated risk of lower extremity injury across a diverse population of collegiate student athletes at the conclusion of their athletic careers. However, there are recent and important calls to investigate the role of gender in concussion research and collegiate female student-athletes have elevated risks of specific injuries.Design/MethodsWe recruited 335 student-athletes (62.1% female, mean age, 21.2 ± 1.4 years old) across 13 sports from 17 NCAA member institutions. Participants self-reported concussions under three categories: 1) selfreported concussions, 2) acknowledged unreported concussions (e.g., “hidden”), 3) unrecognized concussions (e.g., memory loss following a head impact). The lower extremity MSK injuries were self-reported 1) lateral ankle sprains, 2) knee sprains, or 3) lower extremity muscle strain. Chi-square analyses identified the association between each of the concussion variables and lower extremity MSK between self-reported sexes.ResultsFor females, there was a significant association between 1) reported concussions and knee injuries (p = 0.018, OR = 2.22, 95% CI: 1.18 – 4.21), 2) unreported concussions and knee injuries (p = 0.005, OR = 3.73, 95% CI: 1.51 – 9.22), 3) unrecognized concussions and lateral ankle sprains (p = 0.007, OR = 2.61, 95% CI: 1.32 – 5.15). For males, there was only a significant association between unrecognized concussions and muscle strains (p = 0.020, odds ratio = 2.39, 95% CI: 1.16 – 4.92).ConclusionsThe results of this study suggest females are at higher risk of post-concussion subsequent MSK injury over the course of their collegiate athletic career. Consistent with recent concussion related findings, these results may highlight a gender difference in concussion response and suggests future studies continue to differentiate gender during analysis.

Counseling Injured Female Student-Athletes: A Discussion of Clinical Interventions

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mildred Mary Witt
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Cognitive Processing ◽  
Expressive Writing ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Female Student ◽  
Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Cognitive Processing Therapy ◽  
Mental Health Consultation ◽  
Student Athlete ◽  
Mindfulness Skills

Sustaining an injury can be traumatic for a collegiate student-athlete. Serious injuries are often accompanied by complex emotional and psychological responses that warrant a mental health consultation and clinical intervention. Anxiety and stress-related concerns are increasingly prevalent in the student-athlete population, particularly among female student-athletes. This paper reviews the relevant injury, sports psychology, and counseling literature pertaining to student-athletes, with a focus on female collegiate athletes. Utilizing a hypothetical case illustration, the counseling needs of the injured female student-athlete are discussed. Three therapeutic interventions: expressive writing, cognitive processing therapy, and Koru Meditation, an evidencedbased curriculum for teaching mindfulness skills, are proposed to reduce anxiety, injury-related stress, and other mental health concerns in this population.

scholarly journals A Longitudinal Pilot Study of Depressive Symptoms in Concussed and Injured/Nonconcussed National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Student-Athletes

2015 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 256-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trevor Roiger ◽  
Lee Weidauer ◽  
Bryce Kern
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
National Collegiate Athletic Association ◽  
Epidemiologic Study ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Division I ◽  
Wide Range

Context: Depression, which affects millions of Americans each year, among them collegiate student-athletes, can be caused by a wide range of circumstances, including sport-related injuries. Objective: To longitudinally examine the extent to which National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I student-athletes demonstrated postinjury depressive symptoms. Design: Descriptive epidemiologic study. Setting: National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I collegiate athletics. Patients or Other Participants: Concussed, injured/nonconcussed, and healthy Division I collegiate student-athletes (aged 18–22 years) competing in men's basketball, football, and wrestling and women's basketball, soccer, and volleyball. Main Outcome Measure(s): Participants completed the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale at baseline and at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months postinjury. We measured differences in depressive scores among concussed, injured/nonconcussed, and healthy participants. Longitudinal changes in postconcussion depressive symptoms were also examined. Results: No differences in baseline depressive symptoms among subgroups were noted. After an increase between baseline and 1 week (4.3, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.41, 8.16, P = .02), depressive symptoms in the concussion group decreased between 1 week and 1 month (−2.7, 95% CI = −4.96, −0.47, P = .01) and between 1 week and 3 months (−4.0, 95% CI = −6.50, −1.49, P = .004). The injured/nonconcussed group showed differences between baseline and 1 week (4.6, 95% CI = 1.08, 8.17, P = .009) and between baseline and 1 month (3.2, 95% CI = −0.05, 6.30, P = .03). No significant differences were present in depressive symptoms between concussed participants and injured/nonconcussed participants at any of the postinjury time points. Conclusions: Depression may present as a postinjury sequela in Division I collegiate athletes. Athletes who sustain a concussion or other injury resulting in time lost from practice or competition need to be observed carefully for signs and symptoms that may indicate depression. Tools such as the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale can be valuable in helping clinicians to recognize and manage depressive symptoms in these individuals.

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