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Stress and the Adolescent Athlete
Adolescent Medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|February 1, 1991
Summary
Athletic stress can cause psychological and physical issues in athletes. Understanding stress helps in prevention and treatment, with relaxation training offering a solution for managing competitive pressure.
Area of Science:
- Sports Psychology
- Exercise Physiology
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Competitive sports inherently involve stress.
- Some athletes develop excessive chronic stress, leading to psychological and physical health problems.
- Understanding athletic stress is crucial for athlete well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the antecedents, dynamics, and consequences of athletic stress.
- To provide a framework for preventive, diagnostic, and remedial measures for athletic stress.
- To outline the role of physicians in managing athletic stress and to describe a relaxation training program.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on athletic stress.
- Analysis of stress dynamics in competitive environments.
- Description of a relaxation training program for athletes.
Main Results:
- Athletic stress has identifiable causes and effects.
- A structured approach can mitigate negative impacts of stress.
- Physician involvement is key in supporting athletes, coaches, and parents.
Conclusions:
- Understanding athletic stress is vital for athlete health.
- Preventive and remedial strategies, including relaxation training, can manage excessive stress.
- Collaboration between physicians, coaches, parents, and athletes is essential for a healthy competitive perspective.