In K.C. Johnson’s article, “Criticism Doesn’t Deter Rose,” Johnson uses the testimony of Derrick Rose to discuss his opinion on whether the public is holding professional athletes to unrealistic standards, specifically when it comes to dealing with injuries. Derrick Rose, a point guard for the Chicago Bulls, has been dealing with public scrutiny ever since tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in 2012 and refusing to play the following season (par. 5). Rose reasons that the fan base did not understand the long term health implications associated with playing injured and that by sitting out, he was protecting himself from a potential career-ending injury (par. 3). His testimonial relies on the support of team doctors and other star player to support his claims. These experts as well as the testimonies of star players, like Lebron James and Carmelo Anthony, establish the author’s credibility.
This study was a within subject study because they tested a total of three hundred forty-eight varsity athletes and used all the tests on each athlete. Although the researchers could not control how the athletes felt throughout the experiment, they did control the tests and speed of recoveries each athlete received. Overall, the results that were found throughout the whole experiment was a triumph. The results show that the athletes with a pessimistic view are more likely to recover quickly because they become less pain tolerant and developed coping strategies. The athletes with the optimistic view who lack coping strategies experienced higher levels of negative emotions such as anger, depression, and anxiety as a result of not being in control of the rehabilitation, leads to a slower recovery.
She has experience training and dealing with sports individuals that have had injuries in the process of play and conducting exercises. It is important to examine the extent of the injury attained at an early stage as she notes to avoid further harm. The author had extensive experience and had to research on the most appropriate measures and response strategies whenever an injury occurs in the playing process. The research provides valuable information on possible injuries that will affect a player, their impacts on health and the most appropriate preventive
In the article, “Hard Knocks” by Gabriel Charles Tyler, it discusses how football players suffer from head trauma, and concussions. Some of those players continue playing even with their injury, or wait until they are healed and return to help their team win the season. Many players get permanent damage, can sometimes commit suicide, and hundreds more continue to suffer in pain. Football is a life threatening sport that 94% of American teenagers who got tackled, ended up with severe brain injuries. A High School Football player, named Bryce Monti, was about to make a routine tackle, but then suddenly knocked heads with one of his former teammates, and he quotes, “When I got back up, I saw two scoreboards.”
To get a full understanding of the impact a concussion has on athletes, a sample population was usually chosen. The main objective of the research was to measure the immediate effects and natural recovery course relating to symptoms, cognitive functioning, and postural stability following sport related concussions. There are two stages an athlete must go through; Physical rest, which means strenuous activity should be avoided until the athlete has no post-concussion symptoms, Cognitive rest, because a concussion impacts the brain 's cognitive function, this means no reading, time off of school or work etc... This article also shows the percentages of how long on average an athlete returns to play, most of the time athletes recover between 1-6
A recent poll taken by ESPN says that almost half of Americans are fans of pro football or the NFL. The NFL (National Football League) is comprised of 32 teams that compete head to head in attempt to achieve the goal of winning the super bowl. However more recently the game of football has been revealed to be more dangerous than originally thought. Autopsies of former NFL players are showing extensive brain damage that could have contributed to their deaths. Today as the game of football progresses into a passing game wide receivers and cornerbacks are taking more punishment and suffering more brain damage.
It is believed that athletes’ pre-competition arousal/anxiety level influences future performance, and it is often the ability of the athletes
The chosen sport for the case study was Football, and the study was to see the impact the four disciplines had on a footballer at the professional level. The four disciplines are as follows: Physiological, Psychological, Nutritional and Biomechanical. The study is to see how each discipline impacts professional footballers. Also how it can affect the body when it comes to their performance level.
The main focus of using imagery in injury rehabilitation is to get athletes to return to play without anxiety of reinjuring themselves (4). There was a study of 71 athletes currently in physical therapy for a wide variety of injuries. These athletes were given the Athletic Inquiry Imagery Questionnaire which is an adaption of the Exercise Imagery Questionnaire mentioned above. These athletes reported using both motivational and cognitive imagery in their rehabilitation programs. The study showed that the athletes competing at a higher level used imagery more than recreational athletes.
Furthermore, as a coach you are in a position to see whether an athlete is adopting an undesirable coping strategy and can work to improve the coping strategy to improve its effectiveness and benefit subsequent performance. Outside of the natural realms of sport, personality is also said to influence psychological well-being and physical health (Ozer & Benet-Martinez, 2006). Ozer and Benet-Martinez (2006), highlight how those with a more positive personality, higher in extraversion and conscientiousness, are likely to live
The conservation of sport is vital, to keep the honorability and valor which have been recognized before, so it may keep on having same impact in the instruction of individuals of today as it did in Ancient Greece. This may have been so at the turn of the turn of the century; however in present day sport the influenced on all concerned is gigantic. An athlete these days is confronted with meeting desires of the coach, colleagues, family and companions. Coaches are likewise confronted with comparable weight, to create the triumphant blend, adapting to wellness levels and making requests on people, all of which may give the wrong flags in admiration to medication
My decision to join rowing for the annual boat race competition was due to the fact that I love the sport and wanted to improve my general well-being. Sport psychology is often viewed in conjunction with performance psychology and researches have shown through the interaction of the mind and
Have you wondered why many athletes who deal with serious problems, seem to succeed? Their success is mostly the result of a the sport psychologist, who is working with them to improve their mental state. Sport psychologists take a caring approach on personal and public matters. Studies have shown the various outcomes of using a sport psychologist, in many different sports. This is why there is usually a person behind the athlete in any sport, whether it is a sport psychologist and or a role model.
Arousal, stress & anxiety Unit 3: Sport & exercise psychology In this report I will describe and explain the impact that arousal, stress and anxiety have on an athlete’s performance. I will also analyse arousal, using results from an experiment, to see if it has any effect on an athlete’s performance. What is stress?
It is very difficult to be the best when you are constantly thinking of something else; such as multitasking. These athletes are humans too, some need help dealing with mental problems and a confidence booster. Overall, sports psychologists put the athletes back on their feet to help, support, and boost the mental process of competition. P2: Benefits: In society, people often seek to benefit off of others; with sports psychology, athletes, kids, and other people tend to maintain with their activities. Studies have shown the benefits of a sports psychologists treatment.
