Examination of Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors of Athletes

Authors : Ibrahim Can Cengizoğlu, Burçak Keskin, Sema Arslan Kabasakal

Pages : 41-47

Doi:10.26453/otjhs.1389348

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Publication Date : 2024-03-11

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: Athletes must lead healthy lifestyles to maintain their health and performance. This study aimed to reveal the levels of healthy lifestyle behaviors among athletes. Materials and Methods: A total of 338 athletes were included in the study. The participants were administered a Demographic Form and the Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Scale-II. The demographic form provided information on participants\' gender, age, nationality, and sports experience. Results: The study found a significant difference in the nutrition sub-dimension of the Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Scale-II according to the participants\' gender (p<0.05). Furthermore, there was a significant difference in the sub-dimensions and total score of the scale according to nationality (p<0.05). In addition, a significant difference was observed in all sub-dimensions and the scale\'s total score according to the participants\' sports experience (p<0.05). Conclusion: Athletes often display healthy lifestyle habits and understand the significance of health in sports. Notably, national athletes exhibit higher healthy lifestyle habits than non-national athletes. Moreover, their healthy lifestyle behavior tends to increase as they progress towards higher levels in their sports career. To ensure that athletes maintain their performance, it is crucial to implement plans and policies that encourage the adoption of health-improving behaviors.
Keywords : Sağlık davranışları, sağlıklı yaşam tarzı, spor, sporcu sağlığı