Week 11 - Burnout and Overtraining and Children and Psychology

Question 1

Periodised Training

Answer 1

deliberately exposing athletes to high volume + high intensity training loads that are followed by a lower training load

Question 2

Overtraining

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Staleness

Answer 3

physiological state of overtraining - athlete can not maintain standard training regimens and can no longer achieve previous performance results

Question 4

Burnout

Answer 4

a physical, emotional and social withdrawal from a formerly enjoyable sport activity characterised by:
- emotional & physical exhaustion
- reduced sense of accomplishments
- sport devaluation

Question 5

Exhaustion

Answer 5

physical/emotional - lost concern, energy, interest and trust

Question 6

Low personal accomplishment

Answer 6

low self esteem, failure and depression

Question 7

Depersonalisation and devaluation

Answer 7

acting impersonal and unfeeling (due to mental and physical exhaustion)

Question 8

What is a major influence leading to burnout

Answer 8

Entrapment

Question 9

Causes of burnout

Answer 9

physical concerns e.g injury, tiredness
logistical concerns e.g travel and time demands
social/interpersonal concerns e.g negative parental influence, negative team atmosphere
psychological concerns e.g inappropriate expectations, coach/parental pressure

Question 10

signs and symptoms of overtraining & burnout

Answer 10

Physical - sleep disturbance, appetite loss, increased tiredness
Psychosocial - emotional, exhaustion, increased tension, concentration loss

Question 11

reasons for children discontinuing sport participation

Answer 11

other things to do, decreased performance, didn’t enjoy pressure, decline in excitement, lack of teamwork and team affiliation issues

Question 12

Positive role of friends in youth sport

Answer 12

companionship
pleasant play association
enhancement of self esteem
help and guidance
prosocial behaviour

Question 13

Positive role of friends in youth sport (contin)

Answer 13

intimacy
emotional support
conflict resolution
attractive personal qualities

Question 14

negative role of friends in youth sport

Answer 14

conflict (insults and arguments)
unattractive personal qualities e.g self-centered
betrayal
inaccessibility

Question 15

how many children are affected by state anxiety in specific situations

Answer 15

2.5 million

Question 16

situational sources of stress

Answer 16

children have more state anxiety when:
- they lose
- an event is highly important
- individual sports compared to team sports

Question 17

some factors associated with burnout in young athletes

Answer 17

very high and other imposed expectations
win at all costs attitude
parental pressure
long repetitive practices with little variety
inconsistent coaching practices
overuse injuries
excessive time demands
high travel demands

Question 18

practical implications of stress and burnout in children’s competitive sport

Answer 18

use simple strategies
vary approaches to the same exercise
individualise approaches to the child’s interests
remain positive and optimistic
use role models

Question 19

player dropout rates with a positive approach to training

Answer 19

5% compared to 26% (untrained coaches)

Question 20

how to make coaching practices effective for young athletes

Answer 20

• use affirming, instructional, supportive and autonomy-supportive behaviours
• praise kids for doing things well
• give praise sincerely
• develop realistic expectations
• reward efforts as much as outcome
• focus on teaching and practicing skills
• modify skills (developmentally appropriate)
• reward correct technique
• positive ‘sandwich’ approach when correcting errors
• ensure the environment reduces fear of trying new skills
• be enthusiastic

Question 21

parental roles in youth sports

Answer 21

socialiser
role model
interpreter of child’s sport experience