ANALYSIS OF THE SPORTING CONTEXT OF SPANISH FEMALE COMPETITIVE CYCLISTS AND TRIATHLETES

作者：Leruite M^*; Morente Sanchez J; Martos P; Girela M J; Zabala M

来源：Revista Internacional de Medicina y Ciencias de la Actividad Fisica y del Deporte, 2016, 16(64): 667-684.

DOI：10.15366/rimcafd2016.64.004

• gender
• gender differences
• female cyclists-triathletes
• psychosocial aspects
• female sport participation

The aim of this study was to know and compare the psychosocial characteristics from Spanish under-licence female cyclists and triathletes establishing guidelines to improve their situation in competitive sport. We compared two sports with common aspects (use of a bicycle in competition, participants who participate in both sports...) and differentiating ones (classic sport vs. modern), with the aim of uncover potential differences and/or similarities between the two. 80 cyclists and 126 triathletes took part in this descriptive study. We determined the average socio-demographic profile of cyclists and triathletes through 2 semi-structured questionnaires. The athletes' average socio-sporting profile was defined as a) amateur with a competitive tendency; b) who became specialised in the sport at a late age; c) having vast sporting experience; d) having completed, or completing, a high level of education; e) belonging to the middle class. We believe a change in politics in sports federations is needed, as are initiatives to improve competition conditions for these athletes.

• 出版日期2016-12