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Utilising a Behaviour Change Model to Improve Implementation of the Activate Injury Prevention Exercise Programme in Schoolboy Rugby Union

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  • Craig Barden

    (Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK)

  • Keith A. Stokes

    (Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK
    Rugby Football Union, Twickenham TW2 7BA, UK)

  • Carly D. McKay

    (Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK
    Centre for Motivation and Health Behaviour Change, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK)

Abstract

The Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) is a behaviour change model showing promise in positively changing youth sport coaches’ injury prevention behaviours. This study incorporated the HAPA model into coach training workshops for Activate , an efficacious rugby injury prevention programme. Primary aims were to investigate the effect of the workshop on schoolboy rugby union coaches’ (1) perceptions towards injury risk and prevention, (2) Activate adoption and adherence. Secondary aims were to (3) assess the differences in post-season HAPA constructs between workshop attendees and non-attendees, (4) explore associations between HAPA constructs and Activate adherence. In the pre-season, all participants ( n = 76) completed a baseline survey, with 41 coaches electing to attend a workshop. Participants completed a post-season survey assessing HAPA constructs and Activate adoption and adherence throughout the season. The workshop did not affect coach perceptions of injury risk and prevention. Attendees had significantly greater rates of Activate adoption (95% vs. 54% χ 2 = 17.42, p < 0.01) and adherence (median = 2 sessions vs. ≤1 session per week; z = 3.45, p = 0.03) than non-attendees. At post-season, attendees had significantly greater task self-efficacy (z = −3.46, p < 0.05) and intention (z = −4.33, p < 0.05) to use Activate . These results support the delivery of coach workshops that utilise a behaviour change model to maximise programme implementation.

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  • Craig Barden & Keith A. Stokes & Carly D. McKay, 2021. "Utilising a Behaviour Change Model to Improve Implementation of the Activate Injury Prevention Exercise Programme in Schoolboy Rugby Union," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(11), pages 1-11, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:11:p:5681-:d:562294
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    1. Carly D. McKay & Charlotte K. Merrett & Carolyn A. Emery, 2016. "Predictors of FIFA 11+ Implementation Intention in Female Adolescent Soccer: An Application of the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) Model," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 13(7), pages 1-15, July.
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    1. Jusun Jang & Wi-Young So & Namki Cho & Minhye Shin, 2024. "The Hierarchy of Sustainable Sports Coaching Competencies in Korea," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(2), pages 1-14, January.

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