An unbeatable opponent? Coaches' perspectives on the impact of climate change in outdoor sports.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Athletes in outdoor sports particularly experience several consequences of climate change.

Objectives

To take up the experiences and expectations of coaches in outdoor sports regarding climate-related health risks in sport and to systematize them.

Methods

This nationwide, cross-sectional study was conducted among adult outdoor sports coaches from the ten largest outdoor sports associations in Germany. Their experiences with climate-related changes where were collected and qualitative content analysis was conducted.

Results

Out of 1,771 participating coaches, the content-analytical evaluation resulted in eight disjointed topics. These comprise heat-related risks, accident and injury risks, UV-related risks, respiratory risks, infection risks, mental r

SUBMITTER: Schneider S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12016389 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature