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moderate exercise

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fairly intense, sustainable for long periods

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vigorous exercise

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intense, not sustainable for long periods

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epidemiology

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study of how often diseases occur in different groups of people and why

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where does PA rank as a lifestyle behaviour for reducing the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases?

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2 after smoking

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what are the adult Canada PA guidelines?

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150 min MVPA a week + muscle strengthening twice a week

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what are the PA guidelines for children?

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60 mins MVPA + muscle and bone strengthening

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what is the current estimate of adult Canadians meeting PA guidelines?

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16% meet guidelines

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which segment of the adult population is more likely to meet PA guidelines?

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men aged 18-64 and women 65-79

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current estimate of post-secondary students can meet guidelines? and who is more likely

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61% students; female, 20+, white, new students

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current cost of physical INactivity in Canada?

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6.8 billion

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sedentary behaviour guidelines for adult Canadians

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8 hr or less, no more than 3 hr recreational screen time

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current estimate of adult Canadians meeting sedentary behaviour guidelines

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12%

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t or f: sitting is the new smoking

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false

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anaerobic exercise

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short term/burst activities not involving the transportation of oxygen (oxygen is not the source of fuel)

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examples of anaerobic exercises

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weightlifting, pilates

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aerobic exercise

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longer-term activities that increase pulmonary and cardiorespiratory system activity

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examples of aerobic exercise

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cycling, running

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acute exercise

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short term, temporary: effects arising from a single bout of exercise

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chronic exercise

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long-term, consistent, overtime; effects arising from regular exercise over month-years

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mood

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transient, fluctuating states that can be positive or negative, generally defined as a state of emotional arousal of varying, temporary duration

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what are some psychological impacts of exercise on mood?

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-enhanced feeling of control
-competency
-positive social interactions
-fun and enjoyment

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relationship between exercise and anxiety

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-regular exercise -> reduced anxiety

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why does exercise help with anxiety?

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-disrupts HPA
-improves cortisol response

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relationship between exercise and depression

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-helps reduce symptoms
-both aerobic and anaerobic help

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cognition

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mental processes involved in how the brain uses information

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which type of exercise helps with cognition?

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acute aerobic exercise (increases executive functioning)

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what is quality of life?

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person’s behavioural functioning ability

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what is body image

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subjective picture of an individual’s own body, irrespective of how one’s body actually looks

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how does body image develop?

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-neurophysiological pathways (childhood)
-sociocultural influences
-cognitive factors

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cognitive body image

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thoughts and beliefs about the body

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perceptual body image

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perceived body shape and size

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affective body image

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feelings about the body

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behavioural body image

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actions taken to alter, conceal or accept the body

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cognitive body image distortion

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concerns about body appearance

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perceptual body image distortion

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inaccuracy of body shape/size with actual proportions

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affective body image distortions

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developed body dis/satisfaction

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body dysmorphic disorder

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recurrent, persistent concern about the body, often centred around imagined/minor defects in physical appearance

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social physique anxiety

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an effective response involving concern about how your body is perceived by others

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men viewing body-focused media

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-decreased body satisfaction
-didn’t improve reasons to exercise
-increased muscular ideal body type
-reduced health-related exercise

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women viewing body-focused media

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-increased negative mood
-not improve exercise behaviour
-increased body dissatisfaction

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social comparison theory

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individuals determine their position in their social world, in particular for the characteristics they value, by comparing themselves with others

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upward social comparison

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compare the self with others of a higher standard

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downward social comparison

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compare the self with others in lower standard

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lateral social comparison

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compare the self with similar others

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exercise dependence

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persons exercise excessively and obsessively to the point of dependence and often injury/illness

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primary exercise dependence

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exercise is an end in itself

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secondary exercise dependence

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exercise is a symptom of another condition (ex eating disorder)

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dangers of excessive exercise

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-high anxiety
-negative mood
-weight preoccupation
-low self-esteem
-risk injury

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PA barriers

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-behavioural
-situations/circumstances
-real or perceived
-may change in response to a situation
-health issues
-lack of motivation
-lack of knowledge

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public policy level

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national, provincial, and local laws and regulations (ex. parks and pathways)

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community/environment level

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organizational relationships, physical and cultural norms (green spaces, poor sanitation)

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organizational level

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organizations, social institutions (no community organizations, non-profit)

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interpersonal level

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families, friends, social networks

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individual level

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knowledge, attitudes, skills

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social cognitive framework

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formation of behavioural expectancy -> engage in behaviour based on behavioural expectancy

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behavioural expectancy

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likelihood of a desired outcome occurring as a result of engaging in a specific behaviour

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inflation theory

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focus is on NEW behaviours (uptake behaviours)

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adherence theory

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focus is on maintenance and life cycle of behaviour

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change theory

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focus is on changing existing behaviour

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social cognitive theory

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behavioural processes, environmental processes and personal processes interact to determine the outcome of exercise behaviour

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what is the aim of social cognitive theory

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aim is to demonstrate how individuals determine their behaviour by controlling and reinforcing it

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principles of social cognitive theory

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-self-efficacy
-expectations
-reinforcements
-reciprocal determinism
-behavioural capability
-observational learning

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theory of planned behaviour

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attitudes, instrumental, behavioural and affect & subjective norms & perceived behavioural control -> behavioural intention -> behaviour

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why is the theory of planned behaviour useful?

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effective for describing relationships between thoughts and behavioural intentions

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transtheoretical model includes…

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not thinking -> thinking, preparation, action, maintenance, relapse -> stable improved lifestyle

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psychological skills training

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systematic and consistent practice of mental or psychological skills to enhance performance, increase enjoyment or achieve greater self-satisfaction

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mental toughness

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individuals’ ability to focus, rebound from failure, cope with pressure and persist in the face of adversity

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what are the 4 C’s of mental toughness

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control, commitment, confidence, challenge

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PST phases

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-education
-acquisition
-practice

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PST education phase

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athletes recognize the importance of mental skills and their impact on performance

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PST acquisition phase

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athletes acquire various psychological skills and learn to employ them

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PST practice phase

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athletes implement skills in practice and competition

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behavioural skills (PST)

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behaviour and body controls including arousal regulation and motor skill rehearsal

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cognitive skills (PST)

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attention and concentration
mental rehearsal and imagery
self-monitoring

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affective/emotional skills (PST)

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relationship between performance and anxiety, self-confidence and self-efficacy

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self-confidence

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certainty of success

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self-efficacy

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certainty of skill and ability

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motivational skills (PST)

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skills that encourage individuals to improve desire to complete a task/skill/performance

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interpersonal skills (PST)

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skills that involve effective interactions with others including coaches, teammates, officials and opponents

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injury

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trauma to the body that results in at least temporary but sometimes permanent physical disability and inhibition of motor function

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physical factors to injury

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muscle imbalance, overtraining, fatigue, failure to differentiate discomfort and pain

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social factors to injury

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attitudes and norms, overemphasizing acting tough

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psychological factors for injury

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personality, cognitive and behavioural factors, stress levels

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what is the most consistent antecedent of athletic injury?

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stress

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attentional disruption

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stress disrupts an athlete’s attention, which leads to distraction

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physiological components of injury

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increases hormones that impair movement of immune cells to the injury site and interfere with removal of damaged tissue

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catecholamines impact what stress pattern

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SAM-acute stress

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glucocorticoids impact what stress pattern

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HPA-prolonged stress

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3 phases of the injury rehabilitation process

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  1. injury/illness
  2. rehabilitation and recovery
  3. return to full activity
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roles of Sport Psychology in rehabilitation

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  1. reaction to injury (help individual understand injury)
  2. reaction to rehabilitation (focuses attention to sustain motivation)
  3. reaction to returning to sport
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predictors of adherence to injury

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-personal attributes
-environmental characteristics
-effective adherence interventions

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mindfulness training

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focus on thoughts, feelings and sensory info without self-judgement

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overtraining

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short cycle of training during which athletes expose themselves to excessive training loads that are near maximum capacity

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periodized training

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deliberate strategy of exposing athletes to high-volume and high-intensity training loads that are followed by a lower training load

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staleness

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physiological state of overthinking, which manifests as deteriorated athletic readiness

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burnout

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physical, emotional and social withdrawal from a formerly enjoyable activity characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion, reduced sense of accomplishment and devaluation

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exhaustion

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physical and emotional- lost concern, energy, interest

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depersonalization and devaluation

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acting impersonal and unfeeling

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self-determination theory

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need: autonomy, competence and relatedness to affect motivation & failure to have these increases likelihood of burnout

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strategies to treat burnout

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monitor stress level
communicate feelings
relaxation

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