Sport & Health Flashcards
Why is it important to challenge the assumption that sport always preserves health?
asking this question allows us what elements and identify parts of sports that are dangerous to make it safer and more inclusive
Viewing body as a machine
Historical context: Descartes and Hobbes.
disposable replacable (athletes)
playing through pain
Only focusing on performance can compromise health
In what ways can athletes become alienated from their bodies in competitive sport?
Overtraining,
playing through pain
AGE
adapting sport to the aging population, encourage participation, variations to exerices
Tech
enhancing athlete health and performance;
tracking
Environmental factors and athlete health
: Heat, pollution, altitude.
sport planning
Mental health support for athletes
Types of support systems: Counseling, peer support, and sports psychology
promoting mental well-being
Common: depression, anxiety, stress, burnout
Ethical considerations in sport and health
what and why are you doing it, pros and cons, does the athlete consent to it?
Important
Body is a machine - implications
