Determinants That Affect The Performance Of Long Distance Runners In Case Of Ambo And Holeta Athletics Club,Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Abstract

Identifying factors that affect track athletes Performance is crucial. The purpose of the study was to examine factors that affect the performance of long distance track athletes in Ambo and Holota club at Oromia. The research design was descriptive survey and research method was both qualitative and quantitative approaches of organizing and analyzing the data supported by mean, percentage, and tables. In this study athlete, coaches and club officials were participated and the total population was 44 athletes, 4 club administrative bodies and 8 coaches. In these research 44 athletes, 8 coaches, and 4 club administrative bodies were selected using census sampling technique. The researcher used both primary and secondary sources of data to accomplish this study. Data gathering tools were questionnaire, interview and observation. The data were analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively and it were analyzed in SPSS software version 25.0 (mean and standard division). The major findings obtained from these study indicated that, lack of training kits, facilities and equipment, coaches did not applied properly science of sport training principles, and athletes not got enough diets in addition to these long distance track athletes training needs enough rest after training session. It was feasible to deduce from this study that there are numerous issues that affect the performance of long track athletes. According to the findings, the club should address issues such as making the training environment more pleasant, preparing menus, and providing transportation for track workouts