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- Title
Exploring the Experiences and Perspectives of Division III Athletes Regarding Personalized Nutrition Plans for Improved Performance—A Qualitative Investigation.
- Authors
Stavitz, James; Koc, Thomas
- Abstract
(1) Background: This qualitative study explores Division III college student-athletes' experiences and perceptions of personalized nutrition plans in collegiate sports settings. (2) Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted using a general qualitative research design. Using a grounded theory approach, a thematic analysis was utilized to analyze the interview transcripts, allowing for the identification of recurring themes and patterns. (3) Results: A total of 30 Division III college student-athletes, 16 males (53.3%) and 14 females (46.7%), representing a diverse range of sports disciplines, engaged in discussions about personalized nutrition plans. Analysis of the data revealed five main themes: (1) Nutritional Knowledge and Awareness, (2) Perceived Benefits of Personalized Nutrition Plans, (3) Challenges and Barriers to Implementation, (4) Influence of Team Culture and Environment, and (5) Suggestions for Improvement. (4) Conclusion: This study sheds light on the complexities of implementing personalized nutrition plans in collegiate sports settings and emphasizes the need for comprehensive, athlete-centered approaches to optimize performance and well-being.
- Subjects
HEALTH literacy; HEALTH services accessibility; CORPORATE culture; QUALITATIVE research; STATISTICAL significance; NUTRITIONAL assessment; INTERVIEWING; TEAM sports; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; THEMATIC analysis; RESEARCH methodology; ATHLETIC ability; INDIVIDUALIZED medicine; COLLEGE sports; STUDENT attitudes; GROUNDED theory; DATA analysis software; NUTRITION
- Publication
Healthcare (2227-9032), 2024, Vol 12, Issue 9, p923
- ISSN
2227-9032
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/healthcare12090923