The Effects Of Creatine Monohydrate Supplementation On Sprint Performance In Sprinters In Zimbabwe · Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Author

Mabiza, Johnson

Title

The Effects Of Creatine Monohydrate Supplementation On Sprint Performance In Sprinters In Zimbabwe

Abstract

Creatine monohydrate has long been shown can improve athletic performance through various studies. This is certain, however, what has been lacking is diversity in research paying particular attention to genetic and environmental differences and how they can play a role in creatine uptake. There is extensive data on this topic, however, it focuses mostly on developed countries. What lacks is its efficiency among other demographics and also its adoption rates. This gap is what this research was looking to exploit and address. It looks to assess the impact of Creatine Monohydrate on sprint performance among Zimbabwean athletes.
A Randomized Control Trial (RCT) was done. It involved 16 participants divided into two groups. The control group and the placebo group. Sprint performance was assessed using the 60m dash times before and after an 8-week supplementation period. Furthermore, a questionnaire was administered to gauge the current perceptions of creatine and its adoption rates.
This study showed that creatine monohydrate significantly improved sprint performance among Zimbabwean athletes. A paired sample T-test was conducted, and it revealed a mean difference = 0.065 seconds). The effect size analysis indicated a large effect (Cohen's d = 1.508, 95%). Questionnaire data also showed that the participants thought it improved performance. Key barriers to adoption included cost, availability, and lack of information.
The findings demonstrate that creatine monohydrate supplementation significantly enhances sprint performance among elite Zimbabwean sprinters. The large effect size underscores its practical significance. However, the study highlights the need for improved accessibility and education on supplementation benefits to increase adoption rates.
Creatine monohydrate is effective in improving sprint performance in elite Zimbabwean sprinters. Addressing barriers to its adoption could further enhance its utilisation and benefit athletes. Future research should explore long-term effects and optimal dosing strategies.

Date

OCTOBER 2024

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

Creatine Monohydrate Supplement,Sprint Performance In Sprinters, Zimbabwe

Supervisor

S. Mukwawaya