A Cross-Sectional Study of the Cameroonian Elite Basketball Players towards their Physical Activity Attitudes Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic

Authors: Guessogo WR*, Bika Lele CB, Assomo Ndemba PB, Mekoulou Ndongo J, Hamadou A, Mban Bian W, Djomo Ngnoko EE, Guassen IM, Mandengue SH and Temfemo A

DOI: 10.23880/aphot-16000173

Volume 3, Issue 3

Abstract

Introduction: The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) led to adaptations in all sectors of activity. The study aimed to assess physical activity attitudes of Cameroonian elite basketball players due to COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A total of 86 basketball players completed a questionnaire to collect anthropometric parameters before and after relaxation, physical activity maintenance, number and type of training sessions, and opinion on physical capacities during and after confinement. Results: 72.8% of the participants experienced weight status variation. The majority (81.5%) continued training during the confinement, 77.3% trained at home and alone (80.3%), 55.3% increased training sessions alone, 84.9% reduced group training sessions and 97.4% reduced training sessions with coach. About 61.8% preferred physical training, and 82.4% muscle strengthening exercises instead of aerobic exercise (10.3%). About 60.5% maintained strength, lost speed (60.5%), and endurance (74.1%). After the first training session, coach qualified the physical capacities as average (55.6%). Conclusion: COVID-19 impacted physical activity attitudes. Measures should be developed to reduce the impact of confinement in return to sport.

Keywords: COVID-19; Physical Activity Attitudes; Elite Basketball Players; Cameroon

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