darker side of sport

Question 1

newan, howell, fletcher

Answer 1

studied athlete autobiographies
- sport not escape from depression, inc feelings

risk factors for depression in athletes
1. idea of elite and pressure
2. injury
3. retirement
4. concussions
5. pressure for peak performance
6. overtraining
7. identitiy foreclosure = isolation bcs self-image tied to sport

Question 2

mike rickter

Answer 2

retired NHL, focus sustainability

says leagues don’t help w reitrement

Question 3

kavanaugh

Answer 3

interviewed elites, IDed forms maltreatment

1. phys
2. emot
3. bullying = coaches, players
4. neglect = health/safety
5. discriminatory maltreatment
6. organized maltreatment

Question 4

larry nassar

Answer 4

worked michigan state and usa gymnastics

abused fem athletes w pelvic exams
- 500+ victims

organized maltreatment

Question 5

joan ryan

Answer 5

gymnastics suscpetible to predators

elites fear rocking boat

Question 6

FBI and gymnastics

Answer 6

didn’t seriously investigate it despite reports from 90s

Question 7

outcome gymnastics

Answer 7

USOPC and USA gymnastics prioritized money over athletes

300mil, michigan 500mil

FBI in trouble