Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL
18
Chapters
196
Notes
Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Chapter 2 - Cardio - Respiratory Exercise Physiology
Chapter 3 - Nutrition & Energy Systems
Chapter 4 - Movement Analysis
Chapter 5 - Skill In Sport
Chapter 6 - Measurement & Evaluation Of Human Performance
Chapter 7 - Training To Optimize Physiological Performance
Chapter 8 - Environmental Factors & Performance
Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids
Chapter 10 - Individual Differences In Sport
Chapter 11 - Motivation In Sport & Exercise
Chapter 12 - Arousal, Anxiety & Performance
Chapter 13 - Psychological Skills Training
Chapter 14 - Overtraining, Stress & Burnout In Adolescent Athletes
Chapter 15 - Physical Activity & Health
Chapter 16 - Nutrition For Sport & Exercise
Chapter 17 - Internal Assessment & Practical Work
Chapter 18 - Perparing for your exams
Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL
Chapter 14 - Overtraining, Stress & Burnout In Adolescent Athletes
The Hidden Risks of Overtraining Young Athletes: A Must-Read Guide
646 words
4 mins read
Last edited on 14th Jun 2024
Table of content
Balancing Training and Peak Performance 🏆
- Goal: Push oneself just enough to peak but avoid overtraining.
- Overtraining = Bad for young athletes.
- Real-world example: Imagine you're playing your favorite video game. If you play non-stop, you'll get tired, make mistakes, and might even get a headache. Overtraining in sports is similar - too much, and you might hurt yourself.
Overuse Injuries 💥
- Overuse = major cause of injuries for young athletes.
- 🤕 Overuse injury = damage from repeated stress without enough healing time.
- Example: Like bending a paperclip back and forth repeatedly. Eventually, it breaks.
- Four stages of overuse injuries: 1 (mild) to 4 (severe).
- Most common spots:
- Children: head, shoulder, clavicle, elbow.
- Older kids: ankles, knees.
Types of Common Injuriesb 🥊
- Contusion (bruise): bleeding into the muscle/tissue.
- Sports where it's common: football, hockey, rugby.
- Think of a rugby player tackling someone and getting a huge bruise.
- Sports where it's common: football, hockey, rugby.
- Strains: muscle or ligament stretched/pushed too much.
- Common in sports with lots of running.
- Imagine a sprinter suddenly feeling a sharp pain in their hamstring. That's a strain.
- Common in sports with lots of running.
- Younger kids more likely to get strains where tendon/cartilage meets bone. It's due to repetitive actions during growth spurts.
- E.g., Overuse injuries in the ankle, knee, elbow.
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Chapter 14 - Overtraining, Stress & Burnout In Adolescent Athletes
The Hidden Risks of Overtraining Young Athletes: A Must-Read Guide
646 words
4 mins read
Last edited on 14th Jun 2024
Table of content
Balancing Training and Peak Performance 🏆
- Goal: Push oneself just enough to peak but avoid overtraining.
- Overtraining = Bad for young athletes.
- Real-world example: Imagine you're playing your favorite video game. If you play non-stop, you'll get tired, make mistakes, and might even get a headache. Overtraining in sports is similar - too much, and you might hurt yourself.
Overuse Injuries 💥
- Overuse = major cause of injuries for young athletes.
- 🤕 Overuse injury = damage from repeated stress without enough healing time.
- Example: Like bending a paperclip back and forth repeatedly. Eventually, it breaks.
- Four stages of overuse injuries: 1 (mild) to 4 (severe).
- Most common spots:
- Children: head, shoulder, clavicle, elbow.
- Older kids: ankles, knees.
Types of Common Injuriesb 🥊
- Contusion (bruise): bleeding into the muscle/tissue.
- Sports where it's common: football, hockey, rugby.
- Think of a rugby player tackling someone and getting a huge bruise.
- Sports where it's common: football, hockey, rugby.
- Strains: muscle or ligament stretched/pushed too much.
- Common in sports with lots of running.
- Imagine a sprinter suddenly feeling a sharp pain in their hamstring. That's a strain.
- Common in sports with lots of running.
- Younger kids more likely to get strains where tendon/cartilage meets bone. It's due to repetitive actions during growth spurts.
- E.g., Overuse injuries in the ankle, knee, elbow.
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