Synopsis

For many people, sport is a way of life, so imagine the emotional distress that a sports injury can bring when it restricts someone's participation in sport. This unit examines the role of psychological factors in sports injury. You will look at both the psychological factors that can lead to a sports injury and the psychological reactions that a sports person can experience when injured. This unit is for you if you have ever experienced a sports injury, if you would with injured athletes or if you have a general interest in the area.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Learning outcomes
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Psychological factors and the risk of sports injury
1.3 Psychological reactions to sports injury
1.4 The role of sport psychology intervention
Next steps
References
Acknowledgements

 

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