Chapter 11- Psychological Issues for Sports Injuries

Question 1

an imbalance between coping and physical load

Answer 1

overtraining

Question 2

word for chronic fatigue and apathy

Answer 2

staleness

Question 3

this means physical and emotional exhaustion

Answer 3

burnout

Question 4

there can be positive and negative forces for this

Answer 4

stress

Question 5

feelings of uncertainty or apprehension

Answer 5

anxiety

Question 6

when you focus on a constant mental stimulus

Answer 6

meditation

Question 7

this is an awareness and release of tension

Answer 7

progressive relaxation

Question 8

cognitive technique used to overcome worries

Answer 8

thought shopping

Question 9

create an experience in the mind

Answer 9

imagery

Question 10

how may an athlete entering a game be more prone to injury

Answer 10

their skill and coordination are sacrificed, resulting in an avoidable injury

Question 11

what are some of the symptoms that an athlete might experience as a result of negative feelings

Answer 11

fear and anxiety

Question 12

what hormone is releases as an acute response to stress

Answer 12

adrenaline or epinephrine

Question 13

what are some symptoms of sudden exercise abstinence syndrome?

Answer 13

heart palpitation, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, disturbed appetite, sleep disorder, increase sweating, depression

Question 14

what are some signs of staleness

Answer 14

fatigue, apathy, loss of appetite, indigestion, weight loss

Question 15

what is the most common mental/emotional stress producer

Answer 15

anxiety

Question 16

barriers to rehabilitation

Answer 16

depression, grief, anxiety, anger

Question 17

stages of coping with a loss

Answer 17

anger, bargaining, depression, grief, acceptance

Question 18

mental training techniques

Answer 18

imagery, meditation, progressive relaxation, thought shopping

Question 19

signs of overreacting to an injury

Answer 19

excessive talking, argumentative, inappropriate joking, hyperactivity