International Journal of Physical Education Sports Management and Yogic Sciences
Year : 2020, Volume : 10, Issue : 1
First page : ( 6) Last page : ( 8)
Print ISSN : 2231-1394. Online ISSN : 2278-795X.

Eating disorers among female B. Ed. college athletes and Non-Athletes

Dr. Sharma Sudhir Kumar

Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education, SGSU, Gandhinagar

Online published on 30 May, 2020.

Abstract

The study examined attitudes about eating in relation to eating disorders, among female student-athletes and non-athletes at IITE, Gandhinagar. It furthermore examined prevalence of eating disorders among female athletes in certain sports and determined relationships between eating disorders and several variables (Anxiety & body mass index) thought to contribute to eating disorders. A total of 40 students participated in the research, 20 athletes and 20 non-athletes. The athletes played Handball (n = 10), Track (n = 5) and volleyball (n = 5). The Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26) was used to determine the presence of or risk of developing eating disorders. Results showed no significant difference between the athletes and non-athletes in terms of attitudes about eating as they relate to eating disorders, nor were significant sport-based differences in likelihood of eating disorders found. Additionally, no significant relationships were found between eating disorders and Anxiety, and body mass index. Future studies should also look at the degree of impact coaches make on the development of eating disorders in athletes.

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