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Martin, D, Wilson, G, Morton, JP, Close, GL and Murphy, RC (2017) The horseracing industry’s perception of nutritional and weight-making practices of professional jockeys. Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise. pp. 1-15. ISSN 1939-845X
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Abstract
The present paper provides a qualitative study exploring perceptions of nutritional and weight-making practices of professional jockeys, as reported by key industry stakeholders. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 26 participants, including professional jockeys (n = 10), racecourse clerks (n = 7), jockey agents (n = 2), racehorse trainers (n = 3) and jockey coaches (n = 4). Via thematic analysis, data provided an insight into the industry-specific factors influencing current nutrition practices amongst jockeys. A perceived lack of industry-wide nutrition education, combined with conflicting views over the recognition of jockeys as athletes act as barriers to optimal nutrition and wellbeing support associated with other sports. The development of an industry-specific education platform for jockeys would equip them with the knowledge to make independently informed choices and the applied skills to implement better nutrition strategies, in the absence of industry support.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise on 13th June 2017 available online: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2159676X.2017.1340330 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | 1106 Human Movement And Sports Science, 1608 Sociology |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC1200 Sports Medicine G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV561 Sports |
| Divisions: | Sport Studies, Leisure & Nutrition (closed 31 Aug 19) Sport & Exercise Sciences |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
| Date Deposited: | 25 Sep 2017 08:46 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Sep 2021 11:25 |
| DOI or ID number: | 10.1080/2159676X.2017.1340330 |
| URI: | https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/6703 |
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