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Mood responses to athletic performance in extreme environments.
Andrew M Lane1, Peter C Terry, Matthew J Stevens
1Department of Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall Campus, Walsall WS1 3BD, UK. a.m.lane2@wlv.ac.uk
Journal of Sports Sciences
|March 17, 2005
Summary
Elite athletes face extreme environments. This review details mood responses to heat, cold, and altitude, offering practical guidelines for managing athlete well-being and performance under stress.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Environmental Physiology
- Sport Psychology
Background:
- Elite athletic performance is often tested in extreme environmental conditions.
- Understanding athlete responses to environmental stressors is crucial for optimizing performance and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review mood responses of athletes in extreme environments (heat, cold, altitude).
- To propose practical guidelines for practitioners working with elite athletes in these conditions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on mood responses to environmental stressors.
- Analysis of psychological effects of heat, cold, and altitude on athletes.
- Identification of key mood indicators for monitoring adaptation and maladaptation.
Main Results:
- Extreme environments induce stress responses, characterized by negative mood and reduced performance.
- Adaptation to extreme conditions is possible but highly individualized.
- Mood monitoring, particularly vigor, fatigue, and depressed mood, is essential.
Conclusions:
- Practitioners should monitor mood states to identify maladaptive responses to extreme conditions.
- Early intervention is recommended when symptoms of depressed mood appear.
- Individualized monitoring of mood provides a basis for managing athletes in extreme environments.