Welcome and thank you for considering taking part in this online survey.
Before you decide, we would like you to understand why the research is being done and what it would involve for you. Please contact one of the investigators, using the contact details below, if you have any questions:
Responsible Investigator: Dr Keith Tolfrey k.tolfrey@lboro.ac.uk +44(0)1509 226355
School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, UK.
Investigator: Dr Kade Davison Kade.Davison@unisa.edu.au
The purpose of this study is to help inform a globally representative strategy and build the membership base for the International Confederation of Sport and Exercise Science Practice (ICSESP). The ICSESP Directors are keen to understand more from those who work in sport and exercise science across the globe.
You will be asked to complete an anonymous online survey, which should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete. You do not need to do anything before completing the survey. This is a low-risk activity and no disadvantages or risks have been identified in association with participating.
You must be over the age of 18 and have the capacity to fully understand and consent to this research.
Loughborough University will be using information / data from you to undertake this study and will act as the data controller for this study. This means that the University is responsible for looking after your information and using it properly. No identifiable personal information will be collected and so your participation in the study will be confidential. The anonymous data will be used in research presentations and a research manuscript. No individual will be identifiable in any report, presentation, or publication. All information will be securely stored on the University computer systems. Anonymised data will be retained until July 2023.
After you have read this information and asked any questions you may have, if you are happy to participate, please read the consent page and confirm your consent by checking the tick box at the bottom of the page. You can withdraw from the survey at any time by closing the browser. However, as the survey is anonymous once you have submitted the survey it will not be possible to withdraw your data from the study.
What if I am not happy with how the research was conducted?
If you are not happy with how the research was conducted, please contact the Secretary of the Ethics Review Sub-Committee, Research & Enterprise Office, Hazlerigg Building, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough, LE11 3TU. Tel: 01509 222423. Email: researchpolicy@lboro.ac.uk
