Factors Affecting the Performance of Long Distance Track Athletes in Case of Second Division Athletics Clubs at Addis Ababa Ethiopia
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2021-06-30
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Addis Ababa University
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Identifying factors that affect track athletes Performance is crucial. The purpose of the study
was to examine factors that affect the performance of long distance track athletes: with specific
reference to second division athletics club at Addis Ababa. The research design was descriptive
survey and research method was both qualitative and quantitative approaches of organizing and
analyzing the data supported by mean, percentage, and tables. In this study athlete, coaches and
club officials were participated and the total population was 240 athletes, 17club officials and
20 coaches from 17 clubs. In this research 150 athletes, 20 coaches, and 17 club officials were
selected using census and cluster sampling technique. The researcher used both primary and
secondary sources of data to accomplish this study. Data gathering tools were questionnaire,
interview and observation. The data were analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively and it
were analyzed in SPSS software version 20.0 (mean and standard division). The major findings
obtained from these study indicated that, lack of training kits, facilities and equipment, coaches
did not applied properly science of sport training principles, and athletes not got enough diets in
addition to these long distance track athletes training needs enough rest after training session. It
was feasible to deduce from this study that there are numerous issues that affect the performance
of long track athletes. According to the findings, the club should address issues such as making
the training environment more pleasant, preparing menus, and providing transportation for
track workouts.
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Training Principles, Factors, Performance, Clubs, Athlete