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- Abstract:
- Proper hydration allows the body to function at an optimal level. It is widely understood that dehydration causes significant deficits to athletic performance, ranging from decreases in cognitive function to decreases in sport-specific skills. Despite this knowledge, dehydration is a popular concern among athletes of varying competition levels. Hydration education has been said to be an important component to limit the prevalence of dehydration. However, the effectiveness of education within indoor collegiate athletes is unknown. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine if a one-time education session on the importance of hydration, the negative effects associated with hydration, and ways to determine hydration status, is effective in improving the hydration status and fluid intake practices in indoor collegiate athletes. Twenty-five female collegiate volleyball (n= 15) and basketball (n=10) athletes (mean age: 21 ± 1 years, mean height: 173.53 ± 8.67 cm, mean weight: 72.08 ± 9.98 kg) were assessed during three sport practices before the intervention and three sport practices following the intervention. Results indicated that athletes were euhydrated pre-practice (Usg 1.015 ± 0.006, Ucol 4 ± 1) and remained euhydrated post-practice (Usg 1.019 ± 0.005, Ucol 5 ± 2) during the pre-intervention period. Significant decreases (p = .027) in pre-practice urine color and increases (p =.001) hydration knowledge (via HAQ score) were found following the educational intervention. Basketball athletes had significantly higher (p = .000) changes in body mass after practices compared to volleyball athletes. Significant increases were found for pre- and post-practice measures of Usg and Ucol in the pre-intervention period (p = .000, p = .001) and the post-intervention period (p = .001, p = .000). No correlation was found between hydration knowledge (HAQ scores) and indices of hydration status and fluid intake. Overall, female collegiate indoor athletes are well hydrated and have a good sense of hydration knowledge. Variability is present within athletic teams, indicating that attention should be given to personalizing the needs of each athlete to incorporate education for those who lack proper hydration.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (M.S)--Barry University, 2017.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 54-56).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Isabella Abbasi. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- TX361.A8 A23 2017_AbbasiIsabella ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- TX361.A8 A23 2017 ( lcc )
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