EXSS3049 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Devaluation, Proelite, Overtraining
22 Aug 2018
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The training perspective: nature of competition sport necessitates training & performance optimization, high/progressive training loads of deliberate practice necessary for adaptation & performance. & insufficient rest is allowed, you"ll get negative effects of training load overreaching. If training is not controlled to be sustainable for the individuals pre-existing status/fitness. Can have functional overreaching with the outcomes, but can also be detrimental = negative outcomes. Overtraining syndrome = negative adaptation/ training response which can be dangerous causes many health problems: physical & emotional. Depression, permanent loss of positivity, sleep affected etc. Cognitive anxiety can be highly demanding for athletes. Characteristics: above: common criteria for burnout, burnouts happen frequently with athletes. You can measure factors determining overtraining to recognize it early. Prevention recommendations for (avoiding) overtraining-burnout: can you recognize signs & symptoms, slowly develop your cognitive engagement (attentional capacity) Implement player/role rotations in teams & back-room staff. Independent psychologist for career, transition & life-skill support: above: recommendations & advice.
