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

Holley, Siera Jade
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1428593407

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2015, MS, Kent State University, College of Education, Health and Human Services / School of Health Sciences.
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.
Amy Miracle, PhD, RD, CSSD, LD (Advisor)
Natalie Caine-Bish, PhD, RD, LD (Committee Member)
Karen Lowry Gordon, PhD, RD, LD (Committee Member)
89 p.
Health Sciences; Nutrition; Sports Medicine
Sports Nutrition; Sports Nutrition Knowledge; NCAA Student-Athletes

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  • Holley, S. J. (2015). Evaluation of Sports Nutrition Knowledge between NCAA Student-Athletes across Divisions [Master's thesis, Kent State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1428593407

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Holley, Siera. Evaluation of Sports Nutrition Knowledge between NCAA Student-Athletes across Divisions. 2015. Kent State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1428593407.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Holley, Siera. "Evaluation of Sports Nutrition Knowledge between NCAA Student-Athletes across Divisions." Master's thesis, Kent State University, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1428593407

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