Weight Control Methods of High School Wrestlers

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dc.contributor.authorGoodnight, Chad
dc.contributor.programMasters of Educationen_US
dc.date.accessioned2016-03-09T20:49:07Z
dc.date.available2016-03-09T20:49:07Z
dc.date.issued2011-05
dc.descriptionTo see paper in its entirety contact archives@goucher.edu or call (410)337-6075.en_US
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this descriptive research was to determine the overall prevalence of potentially harmful weight control practices among Maryland high school wrestlers at the highest level of success and competition, the Maryland Public State School Athletic Association State Championship. The instrument used in this study was a four-page survey designed to assess weight control methods of high school wrestlers which was distributed during the 2010 MPSSAA Wrestling Championship. Surveys were completed by 68 wrestlers. The study had three hypotheses. First, high school wrestlers are using fewer extreme weight control methods and more of the common, healthy weight control methods. Secondly, wrestlers are using common weight control methods more frequently, and extreme weight control methods are being used very infrequently. Lastly, coaches and teammates have the greatest influence on a wrestler’s weight control, and mothers and doctors have the least amount of influence. Each of the three hypotheses was shown to be correct. The results help to support the effectiveness of the current weight control programs. It is recommended that coaches be aware of their impact on wrestlers’ weight control practices and strive to educate their wrestlers about the dangers of using unhealthy weight control methods. Recommendations for future research include using a larger sample size and wider range of participants including non-qualifying and junior varsity wrestlers.en_US
dc.format.extent33 p.en_US
dc.genreaction research papersen_US
dc.identifierdoi:10.13016/M2D15M
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/2496
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.relationMaster of Education
dc.relation.isAvailableAtGoucher College, Baltimore, MD
dc.rightsCollection may be protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. To obtain information or permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the Goucher Special Collections & Archives at 410-337-6347 or email archives@goucher.edu.
dc.subject.lcshEducation -- Research papers (Graduate)
dc.subject.lcshBody weight -- Regulation -- Research
dc.subject.lcshWrestlers -- Maryland -- Research
dc.subject.lcshHigh school athletes -- Maryland -- Research
dc.titleWeight Control Methods of High School Wrestlersen_US
dc.typeTexten_US

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