Causes of Injury
Who is more likely to get injured?
Females
What are the two major theories which explain the relationship between stress and injury?
Attention Disruption and Increased Muscle Tension
List one of three general stages of emotional responses
Answers may include: Injury-relevant information, Emotional upheaval, Reactive behaviour
The three phases of injury recovery
Injury/Illness phase, Rehabilitation and Recovery phase, Return to Full Activity phase
What percentage of student athletes report an injury?
90%
List three signs/symptoms of stress
Correct answers may include:
Difficulty sleeping, lack of focus, feeling ill, clammy hands, sweating, increased muscle tension, negative self-talk, negative/intrusive thoughts, trouble concentrating, and self doubt
What injury did Kaitlyn have?
Dislocated elbow
One of the psychological skills training examples that can be used in rehabilitation
Answers may include: Imagery, Modified sport skill, Goal setting
Name two common injuries
Answers may include: sprain, strain, fracture, tear, dislocation
Name one strategy which can be used to cope with stress
Answers may include: Breathing exercises, meditation, imager/visualization, positive self-talk, goal-setting
2 possible emotional effects
Answers may include: Depression, Anxiety, Lack of Confidence, Eating Disorders
If athletes return to their sport and are not mentally prepared, it could result in what?
Answers may include: Decreased confidence, Stress and anxiety, Re-injury, Fear of injury, or Fear of returning to play
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Answers may include:
Desire to want to be at the top of their game
Trying not to let their coach/team down
Pressure of wanting to win
What percentage of athletes experience depression symptoms after an injury?
51%
In the study of university athletes, how many of them failed to follow their rehabilitation program?
Over half of the athletes