Abstract

The objective of this research was to analyze the motives for using or not using protections by recreational ski and snowboard athletes, specifically regarding gender and age in the winter resorts of Sierra Nevada and Alto Campoo (Spain). A total of 520 users participated in Sierra Nevada (n = 306 (58,8%)) and Alto Campoo (n = 214 (42.2%)); 257 of them were men (49.4%) and 263 (50.6%) were women; from 6 to 50 years old; classified by 4 stages of development (Childhood (n = 106 (20.4%); Teenagers (n = 110 (21.2%); Young adults (n = 101 (19.4%); Adults (n = 203 (39.0%)). For the data collection an ad hoc questionnaire was used (socio-demographic data, use/no use of protection, motives for the use). The data revealed that 76.5% used protections equipment, with the women being more likely to use protective equipment than men. Regarding age, young adults and adults were the ones using less protection. In relation to the motives of using protective equipment, security was the main motive for using it, while the reason to avoid using it was, most of the time, discomfort. Additionally, the childhood and teenager groups were the ones who reported, as motivation, family obligation, showing the importance of the influence of the parents.

Highlights

  • Snowsports are conducted at high speeds in environments with different natural and constructed risks [1]

  • The study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki and meets the European General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR; EU 2016/679)

  • The aim of this study was to analyze the motives for using protections by recreational ski and snowboard athletes regarding gender and age in the winter resorts of Sierra Nevada and Alto Campoo (Spain)

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Introduction

Snowsports are conducted at high speeds in environments with different natural and constructed risks [1]. Due to the exponential increase of ski and snowboard practitioners during the last 20 years, and with 400 million skiers or snowboarders around the world [2,3,4], a rise of the registered injuries associated to winter sports might be expected [5]. Most snow sport injuries occur due to falls [6]. Regarding the high risk of suffering an accident or injury, internal and external factors must be borne in mind when these two sports are practiced. The external factors include snowy weather conditions, the slope or the equipment used, and others [6,7]. The impact of adverse internal and external factors on injury rates has been measured from 2.4 to 7 injuries/1000 activity days [8]

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