CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE IN A RESEARCH STUDY

The effects of weightlifting on the frequency of musculoskeletal injuries in soccer

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY

You are being asked to be in a research study. I would like to find out more about the relationship between weightlifting and injury frequencies.  

NUMBER OF STUDY PARTICIPANTS

If you decide to be in this study, you will be one of 110 people in this research study.

DURATION OF THE STUDY

Your participation will require the completion of a google form.

PROCEDURES

If you agree to be in the study, I will ask you the following things:

Age? 

Gender? 

Player position (GK, Defense, Midfielder, Winger, Striker)? 

Hours lifting weights per week (1-8+ hours)? 

Injuries over the past 4 years (lower body, midsection, upper body? I will give them some basic injury groups, such as muscle tear, muscle strain (pull), bone fracture, stress fracture, and sprains)?.

RISKS AND/OR DISCOMFORTS

The research asks participants a question about gender(s), which may make some feel uncomfortable.

BENEFITS

The following benefits may be associated with your participation in this study: Gain knowledge about weightlifting and how it correlates to injury once my project is complete. Participants would also receive information about the highest risk positions. If this question proves a positive correlation, coaches and players could implement weightlifting programs into their regular training in order to focus on minimizing the risk for future injuries. It will fill the gap by providing a baseline of data regarding injury and if/how it relates to weightlifting.

ALTERNATIVES

There are no known alternatives available to you other than not taking part in this study.  However, any significant new findings developed during the course of the research which may relate to your willingness to continue participation will be provided to you.

CONFIDENTIALITY

The records of this study will be kept private and will be protected to the fullest extent provided by law. In any sort of report I might publish, I will not include any information that will make it possible to identify a subject. Research records will be stored securely and only the researcher will have access to the records. However, your records may be reviewed for review purposes by authorized Carmel Clay Schools Employees who will be bound by the same provisions of confidentiality.

COMPENSATION & COSTS

You will not receive any additional benefits other than information. You will not be responsible for any costs to participate in this study. 

RIGHT TO DECLINE OR WITHDRAW

Your participation in this study is voluntary. You are free to participate in the study or withdraw your consent at any time during the study. Your withdrawal or lack of participation will not affect any benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. The researcher reserves the right to remove you without your consent at such time that they feel it is in the best interest of the study.

RESEARCHER CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions about the purpose, procedures, or any other issues relating to this research study you may contact Kevin Russo at Carmel High School, r2galaxy06@gmail.com. 

PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT

I have read the information in this consent form and agree to participate in this study. I have had a chance to ask any questions I have about this study, and they have been answered for me. I understand that I will be given a copy of this form for my records.