Athlete Depression
What are 3 warning signs of depression?
alcohol and drug abuse, feeling of fatigue, change in habit, lack of energy
Who was that athlete that was appeared in the video on the powerpoint?
Abby Wambach
Chemicals released during exercise can help manage stress and fatigue and regulate sleep. True or False
True
Athletes feel extra pressure to hide _____ _____.
Eating disorders
Female athletes are more prone to this injury than males.
ACL
3 ways to help a depressed teammate?
create a safe environment, let them know you care, encourage individual to seek help
The ____ girls are in sports, the ____ likely they are to smoke.
longer, less
Female athletes are ___ likely to use drugs because they want to excel in their and meet performance goals.
Less
Female athletes may be more prone to follow their teammates into bad substance abuse habits because of ______.
Peer pressure
What are the functions of the ACL?
- Stability to the knee
–Minimize stress across the knee joint
–Restrains excessive forward movement of the lower leg bone (tibia) in relation to the femur
–Limits rotational movements of the knee
____ ____ problem are on the rise for college athletes, not many people are aware until it’s to late.
Mental Health
What are 3 reasons female athletes abuse alcohol?
Peer pressure, stress, anxiety, depression, academics, playing time
____________ may have a favorable influence on girls’ aspirations to attend college and to complete an undergraduate degree.
Sport participation
Signs of eating disorders among female athletes
How can an ACL injury be prevented?
Warm-up, muscle strength, stretching.
Those who study the science of exercise have known for years that regular participation in physical activity, whether dance or soccer or yoga – produces negative results by elevating mood states. True or False
False
A study shows that male student-athletes may drink ___% more and female athletes may drink in excess of ___% more alcohol and experience greater drinking-related consequences than their peers.
16%, 19%
Research over the span of decades confirms that participation in sport and regular physical activity, in no small part, provides a critical foundation for girls and women to lead ______, _____ and _____ lives.
healthy, strong and fulfilled lives.
Comparison between male and female athletes who compete in sports with similar rules reveal that female athletes experience a higher number of ______ symptoms than male athletes.
Concussion
Among the reasons cited for the great incidence of ACL injuries in female athletes compared to male athletes include ____ and _____.
Hormonal and Neuromuscular
What are the four dimensions that mental toughness consist of?
Hope, Optimism, Perseverance, Resilience
How many days does two consecutive nights of drinking five or more alcoholic beverages affect brain and body activities?
5 days
Regular physical exercise and diet can also have a dramatic effect on reducing the risk of heart disease among women. True or False
True
What are 2 reasons female athletes may suffer symptoms longer and experience symptoms with greater severity?
Neck muscle for female athletes are not as well developed or as large as males, estrogen and differences in terms of flow of blood to the brain, core strength may also be a consideration.
At a neuromuscular level, compared to a male athlete, female athletes exert less control of knee motion during training, relying more on _____ muscles rather than _____.
quadriceps, hamstrings