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Essentials of Athletic Training, 5/e
Daniel Arnheim
William Prentice, University of North Carolina

Psychological Aspects of Sports Injury

Review Questions and Class Activities

  1. How might an athlete possibly respond psychologically to an injury?
  2. Identify the sequence of possible emotions associated with the three reactive phases of the injury process for short-term, long-term, chronic, and career-ending injuries.
  3. What are some of the personality characteristics of an individual who is likely to be injury-prone?
  4. What is the difference between negative and positive stress and which is more likely to cause injury?
  5. What are buffers and how can they be used for stress management?
  6. How are the techniques of imagery used in a rehabilitation program?
  7. What are the primary considerations in setting appropriate goals for the injured athlete to achieve during the rehabilitation program?
  8. Generate a list of the things that the coach should and should not do in managing the psychological impact of injury on the athlete.
  9. What factors should come into consideration in the decision-making process for returning the injured athlete to competition?