magistrsko delo
Povzetek
Namen magistrske naloge je bil pridobiti poglobljen vpogled v to, kako športnice in trenerji dojemajo menstrualni cikel in njegov vpliv na zmogljivost in počutje ter preučiti komunikacijo oz. odprtost za pogovore o tej temi. Raziskava je temeljila na kvalitativnem pristopu, podatki so bili pridobljeni s pomočjo dveh polstrukturiranih intervjujev. V študijo je bilo vključenih osem nogometašic, ki so v sezoni 2023/24 aktivno nastopale v 1. slovenski ženski nogometni ligi (1.SŽNL) ter štirje trenerji z izkušnjami vodenja ekip na tem nivoju.
Na podlagi rezultatov ugotavljamo, da športnice zaznavajo fizične in psihološke simptome, ki so povezani z menstrualnim ciklom, vendar med njimi obstajajo izrazite individualne razlike v doživljanju simptomov in vplivu le-teh na počutje, trening in tekmovanja. Ugotovljeno je bilo, da komunikacija o menstrualnem ciklu med igralkami in trenerji pogosto ostaja omejena, zaradi sramu in nelagodja, zlasti v primerih, ko gre za moške trenerje in mlajše starostne kategorije igralk. Z odraščanjem se povečuje samozavest in pripravljenost za pogovore o menstrualnem ciklu. Trenerji priznavajo, da se pogosto počutijo nesigurne pri odpiranju pogovorov o tej temi, saj nimajo dovolj znanja ali pa menijo, da igralke o tem ne želijo razpravljati.
Kljub temu, da rezultati nakazujejo pozitivne spremembe v zmanjševanju stigme menstruacije v športnih okoljih in družbi nasploh, je potreba po nadaljnji normalizaciji in destigmatizaciji menstrualnega cikla še vedno prisotna. Ustrezno izobraževanje in večja ozaveščenost bi omogočila boljše razumevanje menstrualnega cikla kot naravnega fiziološkega procesa, kar bi prispevalo k izboljšanju zdravja, zmogljivosti in splošnega počutja športnic ter optimiziralo dolgoročni razvoj njihove športne kariere. Predlagane rešitve temeljijo na izobraževanju in osveščanju igralk in trenerjev o tej temi, oblikovanju praktičnih smernic za individualiziran pristop k treningu (vključujoč morebitno prilagajanje treninga glede na faze cikla) in razvoju strategij za oblikovanje pozitivnih ter odprtih pogovorov o menstrualnem ciklu, kar bi zmanjšalo zadržke in prispevalo k boljšemu razumevanju posameznic in učinkovitejšemu in varnejšemu trenažnemu procesu.
Ključne besede
šport;menstrualni cikel;hormonska nihanja;psiho-fizično počutje;športna zmogljivost;predmenstrualni sindrom;motnje;vrhunski šport;vpliv na poškodbe;trenažni proces;športnice;trener;komunikacija;stališča;
Podatki
Jezik: |
Slovenski jezik |
Leto izida: |
2025 |
Tipologija: |
2.09 - Magistrsko delo |
Organizacija: |
UL FŠ - Fakulteta za šport |
Založnik: |
[M. Kavčič] |
UDK: |
796.034.6-051-055.2 :618.17-008.8 |
COBISS: |
229736195
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Št. ogledov: |
208 |
Št. prenosov: |
42 |
Ocena: |
0 (0 glasov) |
Metapodatki: |
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Ostali podatki
Sekundarni jezik: |
Angleški jezik |
Sekundarni naslov: |
Attitudes of athletes and their coaches towards the impact of the menstrual cycle on the training process |
Sekundarni povzetek: |
The purpose of this master's thesis was to gain an in-depth understanding of how female athletes and their coaches perceive the menstrual cycle and its impact on performance and well-being, as well as to examine communication and openness to discussing this topic. The research was based on a qualitative approach, with data collected through two semi-structured interviews. The study included eight female soccer players who actively competed in the 2023/24 season of the Slovenian Women’s First Football League (1. SŽNL) and four coaches with experience in coaching teams at this level.
The results indicate that female athletes experience physical and psychological symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle, but there are significant individual differences in how these symptoms are perceived and how they affect well-being, training, and competition. It was found that communication about the menstrual cycle between athletes and coaches is often limited due to feelings of shame and discomfort, particularly when it involves male coaches or younger age groups. As athletes mature, their confidence and willingness to discuss the menstrual cycle increase. Coaches admitted that they often feel uncertain about initiating conversations on this topic due to a lack of knowledge or because they believe that athletes do not want to discuss it.
Despite the positive changes indicated by the results regarding the reduction of stigma surrounding menstruation in sports environments and society in general, the need for further normalization and destigmatization of the menstrual cycle remains. Appropriate education and increased awareness would enhance the understanding of the menstrual cycle as a natural physiological process, contributing to improved health, performance, and overall well-being of female athletes, as well as the long-term development of their sports careers. The proposed solutions are based on educating and raising awareness on this topic among athletes and coaches, developing practical guidelines for an individualized approach to training (cycle-based training), and creating strategies to foster positive and open conversations about the menstrual cycle, which would reduce reservations and contribute to better understanding and a more effective and safer training process. |
Sekundarne ključne besede: |
sport;menstrual cycle;female athletes;performance;communication;perspectives; |
Vrsta dela (COBISS): |
Magistrsko delo/naloga |
Študijski program: |
0 |
Konec prepovedi (OpenAIRE): |
1970-01-01 |
Komentar na gradivo: |
Univ. v Ljubljani, Fak. za šport |
Strani: |
1 spletni vir (1 datoteka PDF 65 str.)) |
ID: |
25865522 |