Effort recovery and detachment

Question 1

Effort recovery model

Answer 1

Stages:

Acute load reactions

Incomplete unwinding (too little recovery)

Suboptimal condition (still tired from previous work)

Additional effort (necessary to perform)

Accummulative load reactions.

Therefore, recovery only occurs when demands are removed from systems involved in the activity.

Question 2

Recovery experience

Answer 2

Relaxation: Mental rest, little effort (fundamental to recover)

Sleep: quality/quantity

Autonomy; me-time, choice

Mastery: Creativity, hobby

Meaning: Purpose, personal growth

affiliation: Family/friends

Detachment: seeking distraction, facilitate recovery (sleep quality, mood and well-being)

Question 3

Detachment

Answer 3

Recharging batteries by switching off. provides break and later willingness to expend new effort.

Question 4

Sleep deprevation

Answer 4

Total (sustained wakefulness > 24hrs)
Partial (restricted sleep <6 hrs)

Affects performance through reduced focus and determination/processing and logical thinking. Also mood problems, risk of injury etc.

Compromise transmission speed of impulses from brain to muscle