Antecedents Flashcards
What are non-psychological intrinsic antecedents of injury?
Strength, flexibility, posture, joint issues, muscle issues, weight/body fat issues, endurance/fatigue, warm-up.
What are non-psychological extrinsic antecedents of injury?
Playing surface/arena, weather, lighting, equipment, rules/decisions, foul play.
What psychological factors are associated with injury occurrence?
Stress responses, history of stressors, personality traits (e.g., perfectionism in junior athletes), self-efficacy.
How does perfectionism affect junior athletes regarding injuries?
It presents a risk of injury.
What role does self-efficacy play in injury occurrence?
It is important in determining how likely an athlete is to get injured.
What intrinsic factors are associated with ACL tears?
Strength, joint issues, weight, gender, endurance.
What extrinsic factors are associated with ACL tears?
Playing surface, weather, equipment, foul play.
What psychological model explains the link between stress and injury?
Stress and injury model.
How does competitive trait anxiety relate to injury?
It increases the likelihood of injury.
What is locus of control, and how does it relate to injury recovery?
It is an athlete’s perception of control over events. Internal locus of control is associated with better return-to-play outcomes after injuries.
How many more times does injury history affect future injury risk?
Athletes with a prior injury history are 9 times more likely to get injured again.
What are coping resources in the context of stress management for athletes?
Personal and environmental strengths and vulnerabilities used to manage stress.
What are examples of internal coping resources?
General coping behaviors (e.g., self-care), psychological coping or mental skills (e.g., thought management).
What are examples of external coping resources?
Social support.
What does the primary appraisal in stress response involve?
Perception of a stressor as threatening/harmful with important consequences.
What does the secondary appraisal in stress response involve?
Assessment of whether one has adequate coping resources to manage the stressor.
What are two basic mechanisms of stress affecting injury risk?
Poor physiological functioning (e.g., increased muscle tension, reduced flexibility) and poor attentional functioning (e.g., narrowing of peripheral vision, increased distractibility).
What are examples of psychosocial interventions to lower injury risk?
Cognitive restructuring, thought stoppage, confidence training, progressive muscular relaxation, meditation, breathing exercises, concentration training.
How does personality impact injury occurrence?
Negative emotional states (e.g., anxiety, negative mood), Type A personality, and competitive trait anxiety increase injury risk.
What are examples of mental disorders that may be assessed in therapy?
Anxiety disorders (e.g., panic attacks, OCD, PTSD), mood disorders (e.g., major depression, bipolar disorder), somatoform disorders (e.g., somatization disorder).
