Impact of Nutrition, Physical and Mental Health on Performance of Sportspersons in Tamil Nadu- A Mixed Method Study.

  • Published In: Cuestiones de Fisioterapia, 2025, v. 54, n. 4. P. 6094 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: R., Dharani Priya; D., Thirunaaukarasu; M., Geetha; Rexy, Catherine 3 of 3

Abstract

Background: Sports is a physical activity which involves effort and skill in which an individual or a team competes another or others for entertainment. Pressurised environment and a number of setbacks may lead to mental health problems. This article aims to determine the impact of nutrition status and the impact of physical and mental health on the performance of sportspersons studying at various institutions in Tamil Nadu. Methodology: This is a mixed method study in which both qualitative and quantitative data are analysed and combined. In which, sequential explanatory mixed method is done quantitative data were collected and analysed first followed by qualitative data collection. Result: 8.75% of the participants followed mixed type of diet. To increase carbohydrate loading only 12% of the participants took special diet during practice and competition. 58.75% of them did not take any supplements to enhance the perforamance.20.61% of the participants relied on internet of nutrition. 4% of respondents underwent psychiatric treatment for depression. Conclusion: Acquiring good nutrition is possible through various source but maintaining good dietary practice is necessary. Injuries are expectable in the field of sports and pressurised situations are common for all. But diligent management of injuries and a strong willpower and a desire to win would success. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Cuestiones de Fisioterapia. 2025/10, Vol. 54, Issue 4, p6094
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1135-8599
  • Accession Number:186655157
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