Results of the needs assessment
| Code | FET | FET % | n* | n %* |
| NA.1 Understand how to get a training schedule; understand the consequences of not following the training schedule. | 40 | 17.3 | 8 | 80.0 |
| NA.2 Understand why conditioning exercises are important for prevention of running-related injuries. | 39 | 16.9 | 7 | 70.0 |
| NA.3 Understand the importance of having contact with health professionals for the prevention of running-related injuries. | 31 | 13.4 | 8 | 80.0 |
| NA.4 Express control in keeping the training schedule. | 30 | 13.0 | 5 | 50.0 |
| NA.5 Understand when a minor injury may be a matter of concern. | 28 | 12.1 | 7 | 70.0 |
| NA.6 Understand that comfort should be the most important factor when choosing running shoes. | 28 | 12.1 | 7 | 70.0 |
| NA.7 Understand that there is no right or wrong foot strike pattern. | 23 | 10.0 | 6 | 60.0 |
| NA.8 Understand when it is recommended to seek professionals’ opinion/help. | 6 | 2.6 | 2 | 20.0 |
| NA.9 Understand how to perform conditioning exercises; understand how to incorporate conditioning exercises in a week routine. | 5 | 2.2 | 3 | 30.0 |
| NA.10 Be able to perform conditioning exercises; be able to incorporate conditioning exercises in a week routine. | 1 | 0.4 | 1 | 10.0 |
| Total | 231 | 100 | – | – |
*The sum of ‘n’ and ‘% of n’ equals more than 10 and 100%, respectively, because the participants could report multiple categories.
FET, frequency of emerging themes; n, number of participants; NA, needs assessment.