Student Coaches' Knowledge, Attitudes, Skills, and Behaviors Regarding the Female Athelete Triad

Authors

  • Jill W. Lassiter
  • Celia A. Watt

Abstract

The female athlete triad can cause acute and chronic health problems for physically active females. This study describes student coaches preparedness to participate in primary prevention and intervention of the triad; specifically, (n=61) senior Physical Education and Sport majors' knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors related to the triad are surveyed. The majority of subjects lack knowledge, appropriate attitudes and skills, and are not likely to participate in indicated behaviors (females scored more favorably than males, however previous training specific to the triad did not impact scores). These findings indicate the need for initial and continuing education of all coaches of female athletes.?

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2007-07-26

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