1. The Effectiveness of the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches & Advisors Certification Program in Reducing the Number of Injuries Among High School Cheerleaders
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Seufert, Sandra C. (author), O'Kroy, Joseph A. (Thesis advisor), Florida Atlantic University (Degree Grantor), Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion, College of Education, Seufert, Sandra C. (author), O'Kroy, Joseph A. (Thesis advisor), Florida Atlantic University (Degree Grantor), Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion, and College of Education
- Abstract
Summary: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Advisors (AACCA) certification in reducing injuries associated with cheerleading. Participants were selected from a list of AACCA certified coaches in the state of Florida and through state, county, and district cheerleading coach directories in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. A total of approximately 575 questionnaires asking about number and types of injuries in 2003 -2004, certifications held and other relevant information were distributed. One hundred and two questionnaires were returned for a response rate of 16.5%. Contrary to our hypothesis, AACCA certification was not associated with fewer reported injuries. In contrast, holding other cheerleading certifications was negatively correlated with total injuries suggesting that other certifications, but not AACCA certification, are more effective in reducing injuries., 2006, College of Education, Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2006.
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- 2006