The Effectiveness of an Educational Program on Young Swimmers Water Consumption and Dry Land Exercises

Authors

• Maria Thibodeaux, Ohio Wesleyan UniversityFollow
• Shelby Bay, Ohio Wesleyan University
• Maddie Hoyt, Ohio Wesleyan University
• Elizabeth Starns, Ohio Wesleyan University
• Elizabeth Nix, Ohio Wesleyan University

DOI

https://doi.org/10.25035/jsmahs.12.01.15

Abstract

OBJECTIVE/CONTEXT Although shown to improve performance, many young swimmers are reluctant to participate in dry land exercises.¹ They are also more likely to become dehydrated than their non-swimming counterparts, suggesting they are not adequately hydrating during activity and throughout their day.² Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the impact of a four-week educational program on dry land exercises and water consumption.

Recommended Citation

Thibodeaux, Maria; Bay, Shelby; Hoyt, Maddie; Starns, Elizabeth; and Nix, Elizabeth (2026) "The Effectiveness of an Educational Program on Young Swimmers Water Consumption and Dry Land Exercises," Journal of Sports Medicine and Allied Health Sciences: Official Journal of the Ohio Athletic Trainers Association: Vol. 12: Iss. 1, Article 15.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25035/jsmahs.12.01.15
Available at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/jsmahs/vol12/iss1/15

Attestation

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