Changes in training patterns and confidence to return to sport in United States collegiate athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Phys Sportsmed
; : 1-6, 2022 Mar 08.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2326155
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To describe the training patterns, return to sport (RTS) confidence, and perceived fitness during the COVID-19 pandemic summer 2020 and to compare training patterns and RTS readiness during COVID-19 versus during the 2019 summer in a cohort of Division III collegiate athletes.METHODS:
An electronic survey of varsity athletes ≥18 years at three United States Division III colleges querying athlete demographics, Modified Athletic Identity Scale (mAIMS), changes in training regimen summer 2020 vs. 2019, RTS confidence, and perceived physical fitness.RESULTS:
One hundred and ninety-two surveys were completed (19% response). Total reported summer 2020 training decreased by 4 hours/week, with increased aerobic (56% vs. 53%, p = 0.03) and decreased sport-specific training (48% vs 70%, p < 0.001). Median RTS confidence score for formal training and competition was 3 ('neither more or less confident') in men's versus 2 ('less confident') in women's athletes. Median fitness self-assessment for men's athletes was 3 ('neither more nor less physically fit') compared to previous season versus median score of 2 ('less physically fit) among women's athletes (p = 0.004). For each mAIMS unit, training increased by 11 minutes/week (95% CI 2-19 minutes; p = 0.01) and sport-specific training increased by 1.3% (95% CI 0.5-2.2%; p = 0.003), controlling for age, sport, grade, and school. mAIMS was not associated with confidence or fitness rating.CONCLUSION:
Collegiate athletes decreased overall training hours, particularly sport-specific training time during the COVID-19 summer compared to the prior summer. Athletic identity was related to overall and sport-specific training hours but not confidence to RTS or fitness.
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Cohort study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Phys Sportsmed
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
00913847.2022.2046957
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