Implications of Injuries
Give an example of something an athlete might say while in the bargaining stage of grief.
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What two psychological intervention skills did we discuss?
Goal setting
Relaxation techniques (breathing)
What causes overtraining syndrome?
When an athlete doesn’t adequately recover after multiple bouts of training.
What is one coping strategy for depression in athletes?
Alter training modalities
Seeking professional help
Improving diet and exercise
Surrounding yourself with support
What are two possible perspectives athletes might have following a serious injury?
Deny pain and loss of function (5 stages of grief)
Sense of relief (if not investing in source)
What is the muscle relaxation technique?
Tensing and relaxing each muscle group to lower tension
What are two results of overtraining?
Fatigue
Decline in performance
Potential injury
Explain how athletic trauma can result in anxiety in athletes.
Experiencing a traumatic injury can result in anxiety over getting injured again, causing hesitancy.
What happens in the final stage of grief?
Acceptance: They realize what it will take to get back to normal or that things will not get back to normal depending on the severity of the injury
What is the difference between a performance goal and an outcome goal?
Performance goals: Performance goals allow the athlete to focus in on details of the performance, not just winning and losing.
Outcome goals: Helps the performer to focus on the big picture of what they are trying to achieve.
What are two interventions to prevent staleness or burnout?
Remove from activity
Time off
Allow athlete to have more control
Decrease emotional and stressful demands
Avoid repetitions
Sufficient attention to complaints and small injuries
Supportive and caring environment
What are two of the three sources of anxiety for athletes that we discussed?
Trauma/accidents/injuries
Stress/pressure to perform
Phobias/fear of failing, letting others down, etc.
What are the 5 stages of grief?
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance
What does each letter stand for in SMART goals?
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time-bound
Give one of the two types of overtraining and explain what it means.
Staleness: An unexpected and long-term loss of physical performance that cannot be attributed to factors such as illness or injury (some symptoms: loss of appetite, depression, increased perceptions of effort)
Burnout: A cognitive withdrawal… noted by a reduced sense of accomplishment, noticeably lowered interest in one’s sport, and physical/psychological exhaustion. Chronic stress is a likely player here…
What are the three causes of depression in athletes that we discussed?
Biological (genetics)
Environmental (trauma)
Sociological (social/team)