WIceFIT: Coaches’ nutrition and body composition knowledge and athletes' well-being
Coaches' sufficient knowledge and skills in nutrition and body composition are important for supporting the development of athletes from these perspectives in everyday coaching. The goal of the WIceFIT study is to investigate coaches' nutrition and body composition knowledge and their associations with athletes' body image, eating behaviour, and well-being.
Published
13.2.2025
The aim of the WIceFIT study is to find out what Finnish coaches know and think about nutrition and body composition, and how these topics are addressed in their interactions with athletes. In addition to coaches' nutrition and body composition knowledge, the aim is to investigate also athletes' perceived body pressures and their associations with athletes' eating behaviour and body image.
The data collection will continue in Fall 2025.
For more information, please contact:
Enni-Maria Hietavala, PhD
Senior Lecturer
enni.hietavala(a)jyu.fi
+358 50 472 6822
In cooperation with: Finnish Institute of High Performance Sport KIHU
