Committee on the Use of Human Subjects (CUHSR/IRB)

PROPOSAL ID:	1681
TITLE:	EXAMINATION OF FEMALE COLLEGE ATHLETES VS. NON-ATHLETES ON THEIR EATING ATTITUDES
PRINCIPLE INVESTIGATOR:	ENGLAND, STEVE HEALTH PHYSICAL EDUCATION 8167525958 SENGLAND1@MISSOURIWESTERN.EDU
OTHER INVESTIGATORS:	DERRICK COMBS
IRB SUMMARY:	File Created: October 23, 2012 Department Chair Action Date: October 24, 2012 Current Status: Expired. Final Status Report or Extension Needed.
Confidentiality	Data are not linked to individuals

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this research is to determine if female college athletes have a better attitude and more educated approach to eating healthier than female non-athletes.
STATEMENT OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Participants will consist of 40 MWSU females (20 athletes and 20 non-athletes). We will measure the participants attitudes and knowledge levels by administering the Eating Attitudes Test survey. Surveys will be administered to student athletes as well as students enrolled in the PED 101 course.
ANTICIPATED RISKS AND BENEFITS
This research will consist of a survey. This is a minimal risk as the students will only fill out a survey and will not be asked to perform any physical activity.
SUBJECT SELECTION
Participants will consist of 40 MWSU females (20 athletes and 20 non-athletes).
CONFIDENTIALITY
Confidentiality will be maintained by not having the participants write their name on the survey.
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