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Assessment Of Factors That Impact Hydration Status Of Professional And Collegiate Mascots, Caroline Atwell
Assessment Of Factors That Impact Hydration Status Of Professional And Collegiate Mascots, Caroline Atwell
Human Nutrition and Hospitality Management Undergraduate Honors Theses
Mascots have unique physical demands and nutrition needs. They exert themselves tremendously on a variety of game days and at practices throughout the week. Hydration is as significant for mascots as it is for any other athlete, yet there is little to no known research available to help this population achieve a good hydration status. Studying similar populations such as cheerleaders, band members, football players, and firefighters provided a better understanding of mascot hydration. The purpose of this study was to examine the level of hydration knowledge in mascots performing at the collegiate and professional levels and determine the different …