Strength and conditioning practices and perspectives of volleyball coaches and players
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Weldon, A., Mak, J., Wong, S., Duncan, M., Clarke, N. and Bishop, C. 2021. Strength and conditioning practices and perspectives of volleyball coaches and players. Sports. 9 (2), pp. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports9020028
Type | Article |
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Title | Strength and conditioning practices and perspectives of volleyball coaches and players |
Authors | Weldon, A., Mak, J., Wong, S., Duncan, M., Clarke, N. and Bishop, C. |
Abstract | To the authors’ knowledge this is the first study to describe the strength and conditioning (S) practices and perspectives of volleyball coaches and players. In total, 30 volleyball coaches (mean age 34.47 ± 7.83 years and coaching experience 19.57 ± 8.28 years), and 30 volleyball players (mean age 22.03 ± 4.43 years and playing experience 10.43 ± 8.98 years) completed an online survey with six sections: (a) informed consent; (b) background information; (c) education, qualifications, and prescription; (d) views on S&C; (e) exercise selection and preferences; and (f) issues and improvements. Frequency analysis was used to report responses to fixed-response questions and thematic-analysis for open-ended questions. While only one participant possessed an S certification, S was deemed ‘important’ to ‘very important’ for volleyball skills, physical fitness, and injury parameters. However, due to a reported lack of expertise, there appeared to be a theoretical understanding to practice gap. Furthermore, the implementation of S was considerably hindered by a lack of time, facilities, and equipment. National sports associations, coaches, and players can use the information within this study to provide an understanding of the current practices and perspectives of S in volleyball. While also promoting future developments in S research and practice in volleyball. |
Keywords | exercise selection; physical development; programing; sport; fitness; injury |
Research Group | Strength and Conditioning at the London Sport Institute |
Publisher | MDPI |
Journal | Sports |
ISSN | |
Electronic | 2075-4663 |
Publication dates | |
Online | 13 Feb 2021 |
Feb 2021 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 15 Feb 2021 |
Accepted | 08 Feb 2021 |
Submitted | 27 Dec 2020 |
Output status | Published |
Publisher's version | License |
Copyright Statement | Copyright: © 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3390/sports9020028 |
Web of Science identifier | WOS:000623107600001 |
Language | English |
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