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An Examination Of Current Practices And Gender Differences In Strength And Conditioning In A Sample Of Varsity High School Athletic Programs, Monica Lynn Reynolds, Lynda B. Ransdell, Shelley Lucas, Linda M. Petlichkoff, Yong Gao
An Examination Of Current Practices And Gender Differences In Strength And Conditioning In A Sample Of Varsity High School Athletic Programs, Monica Lynn Reynolds, Lynda B. Ransdell, Shelley Lucas, Linda M. Petlichkoff, Yong Gao
Shelley Lucas
Currently, little is known about strength and conditioning programs at the high school level. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to explore current practices in strength and conditioning for varsity high school athletes in selected sports. Specifically examined were: who administers programs for these athletes, what kinds of training activities are done, and whether the responsible party or emphasis changes depending on the gender of the athletes. Coaches of varsity soccer, basketball, and softball/baseball in three large Idaho school districts were asked to complete an online survey. Sixty-seven percent (32/48) of the questionnaires were completed and used for the …