According to research, elite athletes use supplements to improve their performance. The study's goal was to evaluate elite athletes' current practices regarding the use of prohibited substances. The researchers hypothesized that there would be no significant difference in supplement use among Kenyan elite middle and long distance runners. The descriptive survey research design guided this study. The target population included 1960 elite athletes who had registered. Athletics Kenya (AK), coaches, and managers were present. A stratified sampling technique was used to select 600 participants based on their age and gender. A questionnaire containing the WADA Code 2011 was used to collect data. The statistical significance level was set at p 0.05 using ANOVA and the Independent T-test. The majority of athletes consumed supplements containing carbohydrates and proteins, according to the findings. At p>305, there were no significant differences in the overall practices of Kenyan elite distance athletes when it came to supplement use. As a result, the null hypothesis was retained. This study suggested a balanced diet to meet the needs of elite athletes, as well as additional research on gender and athlete experience.
Author (S) Details
Dr. Elizabeth Mse
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology P.O Box 190-50100, Kakamega, Kenya.
Prof. Edwin K. Wamukoya
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology P.O Box 190-50100, Kakamega, Kenya.
Dr. Roselyne A. Odiango
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology P.O Box 190-50100, Kakamega, Kenya.
Mr. Victor O. Ashiali
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology P.O Box 190-50100, Kakamega, Kenya.
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