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Chapter 14 - Overtraining, Stress & Burnout In Adolescent Athletes

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Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy

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Woman Lifting Weights

Chapter 2 - Cardio - Respiratory Exercise Physiology

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Peanuts

Chapter 3 - Nutrition & Energy Systems

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Chapter 4 - Movement Analysis

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Chapter 5 - Skill In Sport

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Chapter 6 - Measurement & Evaluation Of Human Performance

Chapter 7 - Training To Optimize Physiological Performance

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Chapter 8 - Environmental Factors & Performance

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Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids

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Chapter 10 - Individual Differences In Sport

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Chapter 11 - Motivation In Sport & Exercise

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Chapter 12 - Arousal, Anxiety & Performance

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Chapter 13 - Psychological Skills Training

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Chapter 15 - Physical Activity & Health

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Chapter 16 - Nutrition For Sport & Exercise

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Chapter 17 - Internal Assessment & Practical Work

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Chapter 18 - Perparing for your exams 

👟 Quick Fun Fact: Ever feel like you&#39;ve hit a wall during exercise, and not just once but for a while? You might just be knocking on burnout&#39;s door!

<ul>
	<li>Overtraining: When an athlete trains beyond the body&#39;s ability to recover.</li>
	<li>Burnout: A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress or overtraining in sports.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Always remember: Prevention &gt; Cure!</li>
	<li>It&#39;s crucial for everyone involved &ndash; from the athlete to the coach and even parents &ndash; to recognize early signs of burnout.</li>
</ul>

General Symptoms (Overtraining or Burnout)

<ul>
	<li>📉 Decline in performance.</li>
	<li>😓 Fatigue &amp; difficulty finishing routines.</li>
	<li>🤕 Muscle pain &amp; joint pain.</li>
	<li>🤧 More colds &amp; allergies.</li>
	<li>😴 Disturbed sleep.</li>
</ul>

Specifically Burnout

<ul>
	<li>🍔 Loss of appetite leading to weight loss.</li>
	<li>🤮 Occasional nausea.</li>
	<li>💓 High resting heart rate &amp; blood pressure.</li>
	<li>😤 Emotional ups and downs.</li>
	<li>😡 Mood swings &amp; personality changes.</li>
	<li>🙅&zwj;♂️ No enthusiasm for training or competing.</li>
</ul>

📝 Real-World Example: Remember when your favorite athlete took a break from competitions and you wondered why? It could have been to avoid these symptoms and recharge!

<ul>
	<li>
	Physical Signs

	<ul>
		<li>🔬 Sports scientists can measure an athlete&rsquo;s oxygen consumption.</li>
		<li>❤️ Monitor heart rate after standard activities.</li>
		<li>📉 Watch out for stagnant or declining performance.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>
	Emotional &amp; Mental Signs

	<ul>
		<li>😊 Or 😔? Use psychometric tools like

		<ul>
			<li>Perceived exertion scale.</li>
			<li>Profile of Mood States (POMS).</li>
			<li>Recovery-stress questionnaire for athletes.</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
		<li>📖 Ask the athlete to maintain a training log including feelings &amp; perceptions.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

🛍️ Real-World Example: It&#39;s like when you shop too much, and your bank sends a warning for unusual activity. Similarly, these tools alert us about unusual physical or mental patterns!

<ul>
	<li>If just one symptom appears, don&#39;t panic! But if multiple symptoms keep showing up, it&#39;s time for a chat and possibly a check-up.</li>
	<li>Monitoring and self-awareness are essential to keep our young athletes in top shape &ndash; both mentally and physically.</li>
</ul>

🍕 Tip for the Day: Balance is everything! Just like having both veggies and pizza in your diet, balance hard training with proper rest.

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Happy Studying! 🌈🎉 And always remember, your health comes first!

Prevent Athlete Burnout: Spotting Signs Early To Optimize Performance

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