Burnout

Question 1

Risk factors: Demands

Answer 1

High performance standards

More frequent training and competition

Greater pressure (internal & external)

Pushing physical and mental limits

Younger stars

Greater extrinsic rewards

Question 2

Overtraining

Answer 2

Imbalance between training and recovery. often combined w stressors

Can lead to performance decrements lasting 2-3 months (very individual based)

Question 3

Overreaching

Answer 3

Natural process, overtraining makes you fatigue, once you fully recover you’ll be stronger; supercompensation principle.

Question 4

Burnout

Answer 4

Multidimensional, cognitive-affective syndrome of exhaustion, reduced sense of accomplishment and sportdevaluation

Question 5

Related terms

Answer 5

Staleness: failure of the body to adapt to training (temporary plateau, also precursor to burnout)

Overtraining: Beyond level ideal for maximum benefit

Overreaching: short term overtraining, part of normal training. Functional if sufficient recoverytime.

Question 6

Three dimensions

Answer 6

Emotional exhaustion: Feeling worn-out, drained

Devaluation/depersonalisation: Loss of interest, resentment

Reduced accomplishment: achieving below expectations, not meeting personal targets.