The Relationship Between Dietary Supplement And Muscles Endurance And Balance Among Athletes In Cross River State Nigeria

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between dietary supplement and, muscular endurance and balance among athletes in Cross River State. Two research objectives were formulated to guide and direct the study. The objectives investigated the relationship between dietary supplement and muscular endurance and the relationship between dietary supplement and balance among athletics in Cross River State, Nigeria. Relevant literature related to the study was reviewed. Survey research design was considered appropriate for the study. Stratified random sampling technique was adopted in selecting the sporting facilities while systematic random sampling technique was adopted in selecting the two hundred and thirty-five respondents used for the study. A well validated structured questionnaire was used for data collection.  Pearson product moment correlation statistical tool was used for data analysis. The result obtained revealed that; dietary supplement significantly relates with muscular endurance among athletes and there is no significant relationship between dietary supplement and body balance among athletes. The study recommended that athletes should be regularly sensitized on the need to take relevant dietary supplement, when necessary, in order to boost their level of muscular endurance while performing sports