Burnout

Question 1

define overtraining

Answer 1

a syndrome that results when excessive, usually physical overload on an athlete occurs without adequate rest (Gould and Dieffenbach 2002)

Question 2

define staleness

Answer 2

a significant performance decrement that has persisted for at least two weeks and that without a doubt was caused by too much physical training (Kentta et al 2011)

Question 3

define dropout

Answer 3

withdrawal from an activity.

Question 4

define burnout

Answer 4

A psychological, emotional, and at times physical withdrawal from a formerly pursued and enjoyable activity in response to excessive stress or dissatisfaction (Smith, 1986)

Question 5

symptoms of burnout (Hackney, Perlman, and Nowacki 1990)

Answer 5

Low motivation
Concentration problems 
Loss of desire to play
lack of caring 
sleep disturbance 
physical or mental exhaustion 
lowered self esteem 
loss of interest 
depression 
changes in values and beliefs
emotional isolation 
potential for substance abuse

Question 6

5 factors causing burnout

Answer 6

physical 
logistical 
social and interpersonal 
situational
 psychological

Question 7

physical reasons for burnout

Answer 7

injury
overtraining
lack of physical development
tiredness

Question 8

logistical reasons for burnout

Answer 8

travel grind

time performing too much

Question 9

social and interpersonal reasons for burnout

Answer 9

dissatisfaction with social life
negative influences
dissatisfaction with the sporting world

Question 10

situational reasons for burnout

Answer 10

coach relationships
low social support
high demands on time and energy
boredom

Question 11

psychological reasons for burnout

Answer 11

unfulfilled expectations
overemphasis on rankings
lack of enjoyment
realising a pro career is unlikely

Question 12

3 dimensions of burnout

Answer 12

physical and emotional and emotional exhaustion

reduced athletic accomplishment

devaluation

Question 13

6 modes of burnout

Answer 13

Cognitive affective stress model

negative training stress response mode

unidimensional identity development theory

commitment and entrapment theory

self determination theory

integrated model of athlete burnout

Question 14

explain cognitive affective stress model

Answer 14

Smith 1986

Situational demands

cognitive appraisal

physiological responses

behavioural responses

Question 15

explain negative training response model

Answer 15

focuses on response to physical training but recognises importance of psychological factors

Question 16

explain unidimensional identity development theory

Answer 16

Coakley 1992

Suggests the cause of burnout is related to the social organisation of high performance sports as its effects on identity and control issues

Question 17

explain commitment and entrapment theory

Answer 17

Raedeke 1997

Athletes prone to burnout feel entrapped by the sport when they don’t really want to participate but feel like they have to

Question 18

explain self determination theory

Answer 18

Deci and Ryan 1985

People have three basic needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness

when these needs are met, they are less likely to burnout

Question 19

Explain integrated model of athlete burnout

Answer 19

Gustafsson et a 2011

suggests burnout is best understood by examining its antecedents

Question 20

Fender 1989 3 ways to address burnout

Answer 20

recognise your suffering burnout and communicate with someone about it

take time off

adopt relaxation strategies

Question 21

strategies for preventing burnout

Answer 21

communicate 
avoid controlling coaching styles 
short term goals
relaxation breaks 
positive outlook
self regulation skills 
manage post competition emotions 
stay in good physical condition