WIceFIT: Coaches’ nutrition and body composition knowledge and the coach-athlete relationship – the effects on athletes’ body image, eating behaviour, and well-being
Project description
The WIceFIT study investigates how coaches’ knowledge and communication regarding nutrition and body composition influence athletes’ eating behaviors and well-being. In addition, it examines how coaches’ own body image and relationship with food affect their coaching practices. The study includes both male and female coaches from aesthetic or weight-sensitive sports (e.g., figure skating) and from less weight-sensitive sports (e.g., ice hockey). The goal is to understand how coaches can support athletes’ positive body image and healthy relationship with food, thereby promoting healthier training days and overall well-being in sports.
Athletes and coaches, welcome to participate in our research survey
Do you feel that weight, body composition, and nutrition are important—but sometimes also challenging—topics in your sport? If so, you’re not alone.
The WIceFIT study will conduct a survey in the spring of 2026 to gather data aimed at increasing understanding of topics related to nutrition and body image in sports.
The study is seeking athletes and coaches aged 15 and older to complete separate online surveys. Responding to the survey is voluntary and takes approximately 20–40 minutes. If needed, you can save your progress and continue answering later. Responses will be treated confidentially, and individual respondents cannot be identified from the results.
Guardians of minor participants must review the study information sheet and privacy notice before the minor participant takes part.
Surveys in English:
Coach survey
Athlete survey
Suomenkieliset kyselyt:
Valmentajakysely
Urheilijakysely
Svenskspråkiga enkäter:
Enkät för tränare
Enkät för idrottare
