| Paper title: |
Research study on the role of nutrition and recovery in optimizing sports performance in performance swims in children |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.4316/SAM.2024.0208 |
| Published in: | Volume XVII issue 2/ 2024 |
| Publishing date: | 2024 |
| Pages: | |
| Author(s): | Bardan Ioana
Vizitiu Lakhdari Elena |
| Abstract. | Theoretical studies suggest that a balanced diet, adequate rest and nutritional supplements play an essential role in supporting sports performance, contributing not only to optimizing energy and muscle recovery, but also to maintaining emotional balance and optimal health, important factors for children who practice performance sports, such as swimming. Hypothesis: It is assumed that parents and coaches of children who are performance swimmers consider that a balanced diet, a regular rest schedule and an adequate intake of nutrients contribute significantly to improving sports performance, physical health and emotional balance of athletes. The purpose of the paper is to analyze the perceptions and behaviors of parents and coaches regarding the role of balanced nutrition, adequate rest and food supplements in supporting the sports performance of children who are competitive swimmers. Objectives of the paper: Assess the perception of the importance of balanced nutrition in improving the sports performance of children who are competitive swimmers; Analyze the impact of regular meals and types of foods (proteins, carbohydrates, calcium) on energy and muscle recovery; Determining the role of adequate rest (sleep, break periods) in maintaining the physical and emotional balance of athletes; Investigating the knowledge of parents and coaches about sports nutrition and its impact on children’s health and performance. |
| Keywords: | balanced diet, adequate rest, sports performance, performance swimmers, sports nutrition |
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