Factors Affecting The Performance Of Short Distance Runners In Case Of Same Selected Oromia Regional State Special Zone Athletics Clubs.

Abstract

The main goal of this study was to assess the factors affect the performance of short distance runners in case of same selected oromia regional state special zone athletics clubs. Descriptive survey design was used to conduct this research. The method was employed mixed approach including qualitative and quantitative research design. The study was used primary sources of data obtained through questionnaire and interview. By using purposive sampling the researcher selected the three clubs as the study population 188 and used the sample size this study take all target population, thus purposively all population were taken.70 respondents participated as the source of data 67 athletes and 3 coaches from the three selected clubs as the sample of the study. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 23. Accordingly, frequency and percentage was used to analyze the data. The findings of the study revealed that, issues related to training, nutrition, equipments and facilities were observed as the basic factors that affect the performance of short distance runners. However, most of the athletic coaches who were assigned to train the short distance athletes were found to be below the requirement to train at athletics club level. The researcher recommend that, the oromia athletics federation of different levels such as zonal and Woreda athletics experts office give attention for the short distance runners in fostering them necessary sport materials, morals and provide them with the necessary training techniques.