The knowledge and attitude concerning sport-related concussion among Icelandic soccer coaches
The purpose of this study was to examine the current status of knowledge and attitude concerning sport-related concussion among Icelandic soccer coaches, with the intent that any weaknesses can be addressed in coaching education in the future. The current study tested three hypotheses. The first and second hypothesis suggests that coaches with higher education level or higher coaching education level show better knowledge and safer attitude concerning concussion, compared to those with a lower level of education or coaching education level. The third hypothesis suggests that there is a positive correlation between having more knowledge and having a safer attitude concerning concussion. Participants were 131 Icelandic soccer coaches, 100 males (76.34%) and 31 females (23.66%). The questionnaire that was used is an Icelandic version of the Rosenbaum Concussion Knowledge and Attitudes Survey – Student Version (RoCKAS-ST). The results show that Icelandic soccer coaches generally have good knowledge and safe attitude concerning concussion. Coaching education was not predictive of the ability to find and recognize concussion signs and symptoms, but they showed better attitude. However, those with higher education level have better knowledge, but not a safer attitude. Increased knowledge was not related to having a safer attitude. There is a need to design appropriate and accurate coaching education for Icelandic soccer coaches, with further research of the subject and future impact. Keywords: Concussion, Sport-related concussion, Knowledge, Attitude
Sálfræði, Heilahristingur, Íþróttaiðkun, Þekking, Psychology, Brain -- concussion, Sports, Knowledge
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