| Autor: |
Judge, L W, Bodey, K, Bellar, D, Bottone, A, Wanless, E |
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Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research; 2011 Supplement, Vol. 25, pS82-S83, 2p |
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Research pertaining to pre-activity stretching and post-activity stretching has evolved over the past few decades; current research recommends specific pre-and post activities. PURPOSE: This study was designed to determine if the pre- and post-activity stretching perceptions and practices of college volleyball programs parallel the current research recommendations. METHODS: A total of 291 questionnaires were distributed via email to collegiate strength coaches from NCAA Division I universities. The questionnaire was designed to gather demographic, professional, and educational information, as well as specific pre-and post stretching practices by the coaches. The responses were examined by computing counts, frequencies, and means where applicable. SPSS Version 16.0 (.05 significance level) was used for all computations. SPSS-generated frequency tables were used to examine the influence of coach's certification. Pearson's chi-square tests were run where applicable. RESULTS: Respondents were primarily head coaches (85.7%), female (58.9%), and possessed an average of (13.75 yrs ± 7.58) of experience. The head coaches had an average of (14.22 yrs ± 7.57) of experience compared to (12.0 yrs ± 7.21) of experience for the assistant coaches. A large number of coaches (44.6%) did not possess a volleyball coaching certification nor a strength and conditioning coaching certification. Coaches typically prescribed a combination of static and dynamic stretching activities (44.0%) or solely dynamic stretching activities (42.0%) prior to the athletic event. To a much lesser extent coaches exclusively utilized static stretching activities (14.0%). Among coaches who incorporated dynamic stretching into the group warm-up, 57.9% subsequently allowed athletes to perform static stretching independently and/or with assistance from the athletic trainer or the massage therapist. Coaches typically used static stretching activities (71.4%) following the athletic event. Less often coaches used a combination of static and dynamic stretching activities (22.4%) and PNF stretching (6.1%). Coaches indicated athletes either always or almost always completed a stretching regime (54.0%) or stretching plus jogging regime (44.0%) after an athletic event. The majority of coaches indicated pre-activity group stretching was beneficial in terms of injury prevention (75.0%) and improved performance (69.1%). Similarly, coaches indicated post-activity group stretching was beneficial in terms of injury prevention (87.3%) and improved performance (69.6%). For the question “Do you think that pre-activity flexibility helps improve volleyball performance?” there was a significant difference found by coaching certification (yes, or no) via Pearson's chi-square test (χ2 = 3.931, p = 0.047). CONCLUSION: When comparing coaching-specific certification to pre-activity flexibility practices, it is clear that not all coaches are in compliance with suggested pre-activity flexibility recommendations. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: This study indicates that it is important for volleyball coaches to re-evaluate their own practices, perhaps cross-checking them with the practices of their peers and stay current with ongoing research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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