Comparison of knowledge, attitude and nutritional performance of sports teachers and gym coaches

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Maryam Ansari ¹ , نسیبه کاظمی ² , Ali Shaker ³

1 - Master of Science, Sports Physiology, Morovdasht Branch Azad University, Iran
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Received: 2024-10-13 Accepted : 2024-11-17 Published : 2024-12-28

Keywords: nutritional awareness, nutritional attitude, nutritional performance, physical activity.,

Abstract :

Introduction: Sports teachers and club trainers have an important responsibility in the lives of athletes because athletes often use them as a source of advice for various performance-related issues such as diet. The aim of this research was to compare the knowledge, attitude and nutritional performance of sports teachers and gym coaches.

research methodology: In this semi-experimental study, 120 sports teachers and coaches of Morodasht city(70 men,50 women)club were randomly included in the study after obtaining permission and obtaining consent. Data was collected through a researcher-made questionnaire. The reliability and validity of the questionnaires were confirmed through Cronbach's alpha and the opinions of experts and professors. The questionnaires included sections (biography, nutritional awareness, nutritional attitude, nutritional performance, physical activity level). After completing the questionnaires, the findings were analyzed using independent t-test and Pearson's correlation coefficient test. (P≤0.05).

Findings: The results of the research showed a significant difference between nutritional attitude and physical activity level, which was higher among sports teachers. In other cases, no significant difference was observed. (P≤ 0.05), Also, the results of Pearson's correlation test showed that there is a significant correlation only between age and nutritional performance of sports teachers and gym coaches and in other cases there was no significant correlation. (P≥ 0.05).

Conclusion: The results indicated a higher than average level of nutritional awareness, attitude and performance in sports teachers and club trainers, however, more theoretical and practical training is needed for sports teachers and trainers.

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