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ALEXIS HAMMER
Conduct a Needs Assessment
Target population : Marywood University Womens soccer team and coaches
Problem : Pre- and post- game nutrition
Athletes are receiving convenient foods, such as pizza and other junk foods.
The convenient food affects the nutritional status of athletes
Need: nourishment to rebuild muscle and replenish the nutrients that were lost
during the game.
Parameters of the Assessment:
Purpose obtain information regarding the thoughts and attitudes of the girls
regarding the food they are receiving.
Goal better educate the coaches for pre- and post- game meals, on the road.
Focus Group Interview was used to collect data main problem is pre-and post-
game nutrition not benefiting their nutritional status.
Main factors of the problem time constraints, budget, availability of foods,
education of coaches, and likes/ dislikes of players.
Define Problem and Goals
Goal provide nutrition education to coaches and players so they can make healthier
on-the-go choices.
Objectives Nutrition education to coaches and players.
Action: educate
Target population: coaches and players of Marywood University Womens soccer team
Measurement of success: baseline test (pre-test on nutrition education)
Time frame: One month and follow up period