Relationship Between the Length of an Active Wrestling Career with Selected Attitudes and Behavior Caused by the Covid-19 Virus Pandemic
Vol.17,No.1(2023)
The main aim of this paper is manifested in the hypothesis that there is a statistically significant correlation between the length of an active wrestling career and selected attitudes and behaviours caused by the COVID-19 virus pandemic. The sample of respondents (N=131) consists of international wrestlers (average age 22.32±5.08 years) from all competition categories (seniors, senior juniors U23, juniors and cadets). The collected survey data were systematized based on obtained answers and numerical values and according to the instructions for interpretation of answers analysed with particle frequencies and descriptive statistics. Correlation analysis proved statistically significant negative association (r = - 0,19) between the length of an active wrestling career and the behaviour of wearing a protective mask during the COVID-19 virus pandemic. Observing all age groups, attitudes indicate concern about the infection of acquaintances, and the behaviour of wrestlers emphasizes the importance of washing hands, wearing masks, and using disinfectants. Wrestlers are also aware of the dangers of the virus for their careers and are informed and follow the instructions of experts.
combat sport; sport and COVID-19; pandemic influence
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