Nutritional Education Needs and Preferences of Sports Volunteers: Access, Expectations, and Forms of Support
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Sports volunteers need better nutritional education and resources. They expect event organizers to provide practical materials like workshops and online guides to support their roles.
Area Of Science
- Sports Science
- Volunteer Management
- Nutritional Education
Background
- Sports volunteers play a crucial role in event execution.
- Their nutritional knowledge impacts their well-being and performance during demanding events.
- Current educational provisions for sports volunteers are often inadequate.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the nutritional education needs and preferences of sports volunteers.
- To identify expectations regarding educational materials and event organizer support.
- To inform strategies for enhancing volunteer preparedness through nutrition.
Main Methods
- Qualitative research design.
- In-depth individual interviews (IDIs) conducted with 17 sports volunteers.
- Data saturation achieved to ensure comprehensive thematic analysis.
Main Results
- A significant majority (70%) of volunteers reported a lack of access to reliable nutritional information.
- Volunteers expressed a strong need for accessible educational materials.
- Preferred educational formats include interactive workshops and online resources.
Conclusions
- Sports volunteers require enhanced nutritional education to support their demanding roles.
- Event organizers should prioritize providing practical and accessible nutritional resources.
- Further research is needed to link nutritional education directly to volunteer performance and well-being.
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