The menstrual cycle's impact on high performance female athletes' lived experiences training and perceptions of readiness to perform
Summary
This purpose of this study is to understand how the menstrual cycle impacts on high performance female athletes' lived experiences training and perceptions of readiness to perform through the use of 40-60 minute online interviews.The impact of the menstrual cycle (MC) on female athletes’ performance experiences and their perceived readiness to perform has not been studied. However, many studies have highlighted the need to consider a female athletes’ views on the MC and performance which may inform their training.
Eligibility
Eligible gender: Female
Eligible ages: 18 to 35
Accepts healthy participants: Yes
Inclusion criteria:
1. high-performance female athlete
2. currently competing at or above the national level
3. willing to spend 40-60 min responding to an online semi-structured interview
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Contact information
Paula Suarez Moreno (MSc. Student) email: paula.suarezmoreno@ucalgary.ca or cell-phone 1-403-402-1176
Principal investigator:
Patricia Katherine Doyle-Baker
Clinical trial:
No
REB-ID:
REB21-1573