Changes in training patterns and confidence to return to sport in United States collegiate athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic

To describe the training patterns, return to sport (RTS) confidence, and perceived fitness during the COVID-19 pandemic summer 2020 and to compare training patterns and RTS readiness during COVID-19 versus during the 2019 summer in a cohort of Division III collegiate athletes. An electronic survey o...

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Published in:The Physician and sportsmedicine 2023-05, Vol.51 (3), p.269-274
Main Authors: Seligman, Eva, Beasley, Michael A., Christino, Melissa A., Miller, Patricia E., Kobelski, Greggory, Stracciolini, Andrea
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletes
athletic identity
Athletic Injuries - epidemiology
collegiate athlete
COVID-19
Female
Humans
Male
Pandemic
Pandemics
Return to Sport
training
United States
Universities
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Summary:To describe the training patterns, return to sport (RTS) confidence, and perceived fitness during the COVID-19 pandemic summer 2020 and to compare training patterns and RTS readiness during COVID-19 versus during the 2019 summer in a cohort of Division III collegiate athletes. An electronic survey of varsity athletes ≥18 years at three United States Division III colleges querying athlete demographics, Modified Athletic Identity Scale (mAIMS), changes in training regimen summer 2020 vs. 2019, RTS confidence, and perceived physical fitness. One hundred and ninety-two surveys were completed (19% response). Total reported summer 2020 training decreased by 4 hours/week, with increased aerobic (56% vs. 53%, p = 0.03) and decreased sport-specific training (48% vs 70%, p
ISSN:0091-3847
2326-3660
DOI:10.1080/00913847.2022.2046957