COVID-19: Assessing the impact of lockdown on recreational athletes.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in associated lockdown restrictions for individuals across England, including the postponement of all recreational sporting provisions. The beneficial effects of regular physical activity are well established yet to the authors' knowledge, no research addresses the cancellation of all recreational provisions. Using quantitative and qualitative methods, this study assessed the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on recreational sports players, what alternative exercise methods have been sought and how players feel about returning to their sport.

Method

An online survey was distributed across England for six-weeks commencing in May 2020. A questionnaire explored differences in the impact of COVID-19 restrictions between sex, w

SUBMITTER: Martin AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8422081 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature