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Development and factor analysis of the Coaching and Athletic Training Questionnaire
Jan L Drummond1, Karen S Hostetter, Robin L Ploeger
1School of Nursing, The University of Tulsa, 800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK 74104-9700, USA. jan-drummond@utulsa.edu
Perceptual and Motor Skills
|November 7, 2008
Summary
Athletes feel coaches should be available for needs, but perceived quality of care from athletic trainers is not affected by athlete or trainer sex. This study explored athlete perceptions of coaching and athletic training care.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Psychology
- Athletic Training
Background:
- Understanding athlete perceptions of coaching and athletic training is crucial for optimizing care.
- The Coaching and Athletic Training Questionnaire was developed to assess these perceptions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore varsity athletes' perceptions of coaching and athletic training care.
- To identify key factors influencing these perceptions.
Main Methods:
- A 10-item questionnaire was administered to 708 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I varsity athletes.
- Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used to analyze the data.
Main Results:
- Three factors emerged: Comfort with Athletic Trainer or Coach, Sex Influence on Quality of Care, and Athletic Trainer Preference, explaining 68% of the variance.
- Significant differences were found between men and women regarding comfort with athletic trainers or coaches, though the effect size was small.
- No significant differences were found regarding the influence of sex on quality of care or athletic trainer preference.
Conclusions:
- Coaches should prioritize sensitivity and availability to athletes' needs, especially during injury.
- Perceived quality of care by athletic trainers appears independent of the sex of the athlete or trainer.
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