scholarly journals Can a Modified Y-Balance Test Predict Running Overuse Injuries over the Course of a Division I Collegiate Cross-Country Season?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanz Tao ◽  
Creighton Thompson ◽  
Steven Weber
Keyword(s):  
Division I ◽  
Overuse Injuries ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Cross Country

Collegiate Cross Country Coaches’ Knowledge of Eating Disorders

2003 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheryl Govero ◽  
Barbara A. Bushman
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorders ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Ncaa Division I ◽  
Confidence Level ◽  
Division I ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Sponsored Programs ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Cross Country

Athletes are at a high risk for eating disorders due to the pressures placed on them by themselves as well as coaches. The purposes of this study were (1) to determine the knowledge level of eating disorders among cross country coaches, (2) to determine their level of confidence in this knowledge, and (3) to determine reported sources of educational resources. Four schools were randomly selected from each NCAA Division I conference (return rate: 48%). A two-part questionnaire assessed sources of information and knowledge of eating disorders. Literature and sponsored programs were the two most common sources of information. For the 30 knowledge questions, coaches indicated their confidence level on a 4-item Likert-type scale. The knowledge of the majority of coaches was relatively high, and those with higher accuracy also had higher confidence. The confidence level and the percent of coaches answering each question correctly were significantly correlated, r=0.56 (p<0.01) but the confidence level and the percent answering incorrectly were not significantly correlated, r=0.24 (p=0.24). There were no significant differences in knowledge scores considering years of coaching (p=0.67) nor were there any significant differences in the scores between males and females (p=0.17). Although the cross country coaches were quite knowledgeable, additional ways to increase knowledge of eating disorders are needed.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Hepcidin, Interluken-6, And Ferritin In Division-I Cross-country Runners Over A Competitive Season

2019 ◽  
Vol 51 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Jesse A. Goodrich ◽  
Sewan Kim ◽  
Dillon J. Frisco ◽  
Kimberly Detwiler ◽  
Miguel Rueda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Division I ◽  
Competitive Season ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
Cross Country Runners

scholarly journals Seasonal Body Composition Changes in Division I Cross Country Runners

2019 ◽  
Vol 51 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. 909
Author(s):  
Katie R. Hirsch ◽  
Malia N.M. Blue ◽  
Gabrielle J. Brewer ◽  
Austin M. Peterjohn ◽  
Abbie E. Smith-Ryan
Keyword(s):  
Body Composition ◽  
Division I ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
Cross Country Runners ◽  
Composition Changes

scholarly journals Effects of NCAA Division I Cross-Country Training on Serum Ferritin, Monocytes, TNF-α and DKK1 (P18-126-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chandler McDonald ◽  
Noah John Erb ◽  
David Aguilar-Alvarez
Keyword(s):  
Serum Ferritin ◽  
Ncaa Division I ◽  
Complete Blood Count ◽  
Iron Status ◽  
Division I ◽  
Bone Biomarkers ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Competitive Season ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Cross Country

Abstract Objectives Inflammatory cytokine and immune cell production is modulated by iron status including storage measured by ferritin levels. Cross-country athletes have an elevated risk of iron depletion and stress fractures; the effects of a competitive season on inflammation, iron stores, and bone biomarkers have yet to be elucidated. The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of one season of NCAA Division I (D-I) cross-country competition has on TNF-α, serum ferritin (sFer), complete blood count (CBC), and various bone biomarkers to identify potential relationships. Methods Twelve D-I cross-country athletes, ages 19 to 25 years old, were followed for one year. Blood was collected at the beginning of each season and analyzed for CBC and sFer levels through enzymatic spectrophotometry. TNF-α, OPG, OPN, DKK1, SOST, PTH, FGF23, Insulin, and Leptin were measured through Luminex® MAGPIX® multiplex assays. Paired-samples t-test compared the 2017 preseason and 2018 preseason baselines, while Pearson correlations included both seasons. Statistical analyses were performed using IBM® SPSS Statistics 25 software. Results TNF-α levels increased significantly from 2017 to 2018 (9.5 ± 4.6 vs. 12.2 ± 4.9 pg/mL, P = 0.005) as well as DKK1 (544.4 ± 223.6 vs. 1167.0 ± 212.1 pg/mL, P < 0.001), while % Monocytes decreased significantly from 2017 to 2018 (10.7 ± 2.6 vs. 8.6 ± 1.9%, P = 0.003). sFer showed to have a moderate positive-correlation with TNF-α and OPG (r = 0.619, P = 0.002; r = 0.640, P = 0.001) throughout both preseason intervals. Conclusions Given TNF-α has shown to induce DKK1, both bone mineral density and bone biomarkers of the cross-country athlete needs to be continually assessed throughout multiple stages of their competitive season to insure proper bone health. Further investigation is needed into the potential causes for the increases of TNF-α and DKK1 observed in cross-country athletes. Funding Sources Weber State University's Office of Undergraduate Research Grant. Supporting Tables, Images and/or Graphs

scholarly journals Gender Differences in Eating Disorder Risk among NCAA Division I Cross Country and Track Student-Athletes

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul A. Krebs ◽  
Christopher R. Dennison ◽  
Lisa Kellar ◽  
Jeff Lucas
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Ncaa Division I ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Division I ◽  
Distance Runners ◽  
Eating Disorder Risk ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
Disorder Risk

Purpose. This study compared gender differences in eating disorder risk among NCAA Division I cross country and track distance running student-athletes. Methods. Six hundred thirty-eight male and female student-athletes competing at distances of 800m or greater completed the Eating Disorder Screen for Primary Care (ESP). Scores on the ESP were used as the risk of eating disorders. Results. Females screened positive at higher rates for risk of eating disorders than males on the ESP at a cutoff of 2 (sensitivity 90-100%, specificity 71%) with rates of 45.95%±3.03 and 13.66%±1.80, respectively. Females were also screened positive at higher rates than males at a stricter cutoff of 3 (sensitivity 81%, specificity 92%), with rates of 21.69%±2.50 compared to 4.64%±1.10, respectively. Conclusion. This study highlights that, among distance runners, both males and females are at risk of eating disorders, with females being at higher risk. It also emphasizes the need for screening for risk of eating disorders in this population.

Correlation Among Y-Balance Test–Lower Quarter Composite Scores, Hip Musculoskeletal Characteristics, and Pitching Kinematics in NCAA Division I Baseball Pitchers

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 432-437 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Culiver ◽  
J. Craig Garrison ◽  
Kalyssa M. Creed ◽  
John E. Conway ◽  
Shiho Goto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ncaa Division I ◽  
Division I ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Baseball Pitchers ◽  
Composite Scores

scholarly journals Star Excursion Balance Test Anterior Asymmetry Is Associated With Injury Status in Division I Collegiate Athletes

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (5) ◽  
pp. 339-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikel R. Stiffler ◽  
David R. Bell ◽  
Jennifer L. Sanfilippo ◽  
Scott J. Hetzel ◽  
Kristen A. Pickett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Collegiate Athletes ◽  
Division I ◽  
Balance Test ◽  
Star Excursion Balance Test ◽  
Injury Status

Caring practices among U.S. National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I female and male assistant coaches

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 471-484 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leslee A Fisher ◽  
Terilyn C Shigeno ◽  
Matthew P Bejar ◽  
Leslie K Larsen ◽  
Brian Gearity
Keyword(s):  
National Collegiate Athletic Association ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Track And Field ◽  
Division I ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Consensual Qualitative Research ◽  
Assistant Coaches ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
External Auditor ◽  
Cross Country

The focus of the current study was on the ways that U.S. National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I female and male assistant coaches defined and implemented care with their student–athletes. Twenty-three coaches (14 female, 9 male) from nine different sports (baseball, basketball, golf, rowing, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field/cross-country, and volleyball) agreed to participate in a semi-structured interview. The data were analyzed using Consensual Qualitative Research by a team of four researchers as well as an external auditor. Results indicated that care was encompassed within 12 total categories and four major domains: (a) development of care, (b) definitions of care, (c) manifestations of care, and (d) factors influencing care. Results are presented using direct quotes from assistant coaches in the form of core ideas to highlight the domains and categories. Throughout the discussion, the findings are linked to previous research on care and the broader U.S. National Collegiate Athletic Association coaching context. In addition, directions for future research are also put forth.

scholarly journals Iron Status and Dietary Patterns of Collegiate Female Distance Runners

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Walny ◽  
Todd Keylock ◽  
Carrie Hamady ◽  
Wan Shen
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Patterns ◽  
Iron Status ◽  
Division I ◽  
Iron Intake ◽  
Iron Supplement ◽  
Distance Runners ◽  
Food Records ◽  
The Past ◽  
Food Components ◽  
Cross Country

Introduction: Iron is in oxygen transport which is important for athletic performance. Many female distance runners struggle to maintain adequate iron status through diet alone and rely on iron supplementation. Methods: Interviews were conducted with eight members of the Women’s Cross Country team at a Division I university to assess dietary patterns and behaviors related to iron status. This information, along with food records and serum ferritin levels, were analyzed qualitatively for trends with a focus on iron intake, total energy intake, and food components that enhance and inhibit iron absorption. Results: All participants took an iron supplement at the time of the study. All but one had experienced poor iron status currently or in the past.  Most participants did not meet dietary iron, Vitamin E, or estimated energy requirements. Half of the participants expressed an attempt to increase iron intake in response to higher training loads. Half attempted to increase intake in response to a low ferritin result or iron deficiency symptoms. Conclusions: Consistently low energy and iron intake among participants indicated the likelihood of a relationship with poor iron status and/or reliance on supplementation. The most common motivation for increasing iron intake was the prevention of symptoms.

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