What was the sample size and characteristics of the participants in the study? The study recruited 215 team-sport athletes playing at the highest ...

What was the sample size and characteristics of the participants in the study?

The study recruited 215 team-sport athletes playing at the highest national level within their sport.
65% of the participants were female and 35% were male.
The athletes represented 11 teams across six sports (basketball, Gaelic football, hockey, hurling, rugby, and soccer).
The participants ranged in age from 18 to 37 years, with an average age of 22.8 years.
The participants had over 12 years of sport experience on average.