Status : Verified
| Personal Name | Ijiran, Melody C. |
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| Resource Title | An exploration study of perspective and experiences of female football players on the role of high school strength and conditioning in their transition into collegiate football |
| Date Issued | June 2025 |
| Abstract | The growth of women’s football in the country has made its continued development through time. The purpose of this study is to present an evaluation on female football players' perspectives on the role of high school strength and conditioning in their transition from high school football to collegiate level of football. This provided an analysis of the importance of equipping female football players with the proper structured strength and conditioning programs in high school as their physical preparation for higher level collegiate football. This study sought to understand the perspectives of transition experiences of three football players with different high school backgrounds. The study focused on understanding the players' transition experiences from high school to collegiate football. Through semi-structured interview and thematic analysis, the result showed that despite the differences of experiences and playing background, a common theme arose. The absence of strength and conditioning in high school football affected players' physical conditioning and confidence. Athletes had to absorb years worth of training in their freshman year just to keep up. The study suggests early introduction of S&C to youth training, not just to improve performance but to also make a player more prepared for collegiate football. S&C can bridge the gap between physical development and ensure that youth female players are equipped to successfully level up their athletic careers. |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Sports Science |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | football; strength and conditioning; transition; collegiate football; women |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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Category : F - Regular work, i.e., it has no patentable invention or creation, the author does not wish for personal publication, there is no confidential information.
Access Permission : Open Access