Burnout

Question 1

Overtraining definition

Answer 1

A collection of symptoms as a result of excessive overload without adequate rest.

Question 2

Staleness definition

Answer 2

Significant performance decrement caused by overtraining

Question 3

Burnout definition

Answer 3

Characterised by exhaustion (but athlete will not always dropout)

Question 4

Drop out definition

Answer 4

Withdrawal from exercise

Question 5

4 key terms associated with burnout

Answer 5

1. Overtraining
2. Staleness
3. Burnout
4. Drop out

Question 6

Modern definition of burnout

Answer 6

“a physical, emotional and social withdrawal from a formerly enjoyable sport activity” (Gould and Whitley, 2009)

Question 7

Three Dimensions of Burnout Theory

Answer 7

1. Physical and/or emotional exhaustion
2. Reduced sense of accomplishment
3. Sport devaluation

Question 8

Physical and/or emotional exhaustion is associated with…

Answer 8

intense training and competition

Question 9

Reduced sense of accomplishment is related to…

Answer 9

skills and abilities of the athlete

- the athletes feel they are unable to achieve personal goals or they perform below expectation

Question 10

Sport devaluation is…

Answer 10

loss of interest, ‘don’t care’ attitude or resentment toward performance and the sport.

Question 11

Name the 5 categories of symptoms

Answer 11

1. Affective
2. Behavioural
3. Cognitive
4. Motivational
5. Physical

Question 12

Example of affective symptoms

Answer 12

Negative affect

Question 13

Examples of behavioural symptoms

Answer 13

• lack of caring

- concentration problems

Question 14

Examples of cognitive symptoms

Answer 14

• emotional isolation
• low self-esteem
• increased anxiety
• mental exhaustion

Question 15

Examples of motivational symptoms

Answer 15

• low motivation

- loss of desire to play

Question 16

Examples of physical symptoms

Answer 16

• sleep disturbance
• substance abuse
• low energy
• physical exhaustion

Question 17

Consequences of burnout

Answer 17

• decreased commitments to training
• performance decrements
• mood changes
• injury & illness
• poor recovery from injury/illness
• social issues (drug/alcohol abuse, relationships)

Question 18

Gustafsson’s Integrated Model of Athlete Burnout shows…?

Answer 18

• states that ‘antecedents’, ‘entrapment, personality, coping and the environment contribute to burnout and the early signs of burnout.
• also states that maladaptive consequences are a result of burnout

Question 19

Examples of antecedents

Answer 19

• overtraining
• school/work demands
• stressful social relations

Question 20

Examples of entrapment

Answer 20

• social constraints

- performance based self esteem

Question 21

Examples of personality, coping and environment

Answer 21

• perfectionism
• trait anxiety
• low social support
• goal orientation

Question 22

Examples of maladaptive consequences

Answer 22

• withdrawal (partial or complete)

- impaired immune function

Question 23

Examples of early signs of burnout

Answer 23

• mood disturbance
• diminishing motivation
• lack of control
• performance decrement

Question 24

Prevention and treatment

Answer 24

• education (practitioners, coaches, parents)
• monitor critical stress levels, stress sources, training volumes & recovery)
• take relaxation breaks for mental & physical well-being
• psychological skills & coping strategies (realistic goals)

Question 25

Benefit of setting realistic goals

Answer 25

Helps athletes balance their professional & personal lives as well as help manage their time.