The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on high performance secondary school student-athletes
I. Q. Liu
2020The Sport Journal19 citations
Abstract
Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a worldwide disruption of the sporting industry Secondary school student-athletes, as a distinct population, are facing unique social and academic challenges It is important to identify some of the unique challenges this population currently faces, and understand where our student-athletes are at mentally and physically This is in order to ensure their needs are addressed, and the health and wellbeing of this population is protected This study aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canadian high performance secondary school student-athletes
Topics & Concepts
PandemicAthletesCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PopulationPsychologyMedical educationMedicineEnvironmental healthPhysical therapyInfectious disease (medical specialty)DiseasePathologySports injuries and preventionCardiovascular Effects of ExerciseSports Performance and Training