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最終更新日:2025/10/04

山下 大地

ヤマシタ ダイチ (Daichi Yamashita)
論文
タイトル
タイトル(英)
Training practices of Japanese elite team and combat sport athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic: an interview study with support staff.
参照URL
https://researchmap.jp/daichiyamashita/published_papers/51387286
著者
著者(英)
Daichi Yamashita,Kazuya Yamazaki,Takaki Yamagishi,Hana Tsubokura,Jad Adrian Washif,Iñigo Mujika
担当区分
筆頭著者,責任著者
概要
概要(英)
BACKGROUND: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had a profound impact on the world of sports, particularly elite athletes. This study aimed to investigate how elite athletes adapted their training during the pandemic through semi-structured interviews with performance support staff from national (NT) and professional (PT) teams. METHODS: Thirteen Japanese support staff (NT = 9, PT = 4) provided insights into the challenges of maintaining training duration, intensity, and quality, as well as strategies adopted to navigate specific phases, including "during" and "after" the nationwide State of Emergency and "during" and "following" two-week quarantines, through semi-structured interviews. RESULTS: During the nationwide State of Emergency and subsequent quarantines, most NT and PT support staff reported that athletes had limited access to conventional training equipment and facilities, often relying on makeshift alternatives. When these options were insufficient, the support staff modified training content based on equipment availability. Moreover, many athletes voluntarily refrained from outdoor workouts to avoid negative public attention, despite no legal ban on outdoor training. Most NT and PT support staff relied on online platforms for group or personal sessions to help maintain fitness and motivation, although these methods were considered inadequate for achieving optimal outcomes. Upon returning from quarantine, support staff implemented phased return-to-play programs. For some athletes, the cancellation of competitions presented an opportunity to focus on thorough rehabilitation for chronic injuries. Furthermore, social isolation and uncertainty increased mental health concerns among athletes, emphasizing the need for greater psychological support. Elite athletes faced challenges, including limited indoor space, inadequate equipment, and lack of "domestic rivals" to optimize training performance. CONCLUSION: Overall, the pandemic experience emphasized the importance of robust, adaptable athlete-support systems capable of modifying training under constrained conditions. These findings highlight the value of well-defined return-to-play approaches, better communication among support staff, and holistic support strategies (well-being, etc.) to enhance resilience during future disruptions.
出版者・発行元
出版者・発行元(英)
誌名
誌名(英)
Frontiers in sports and active living
7
開始ページ
1557774
終了ページ
1557774
出版年月
2025年9月
査読の有無
査読有り
招待の有無
掲載種別
研究論文(学術雑誌)
ISSN
DOI URL
https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2025.1557774
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