CHAPTER 9
CHAPTER 9
Helping the Injured Athlete Psychologically
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.Which of the following is a reaction to a chronic injury?
M, K A. Isolation C. Frustration
(228) B. Shock D. Fear
2. Which of the following is not a reactive phase?
M, K A. Reaction to stress
(228) B. Reaction to injury
C. Reaction to rehabilitation
D. Reaction to return
3. Which of the following is a reaction to a career ending injury?
M, K A. Loss of vigor C. Apprehension
(228) B. Impatience D. Loss of identity
4. Which of the following is a result of a negative stressor and can result in injury?
M, K A. Loss of attentional focus
(230) B. Increase in muscle relaxation
C. Increase in concern for other players
D. Loss of motor control
5.Which of the following may be a personality type for an injury prone athlete?
M, K A. Risk taker C. Over-protective
(229) B. Tender minded D. All of the above
6. Which of the following is occurring when an athlete feels overwhelmed and
M, K hopeless?
(233) A. Anger C. Anxiety
B. Depression D. Fear
7. Coaches are more likely to return a player to participation based on:
M, K A. the feeling of the player .
(236) B. the status of the athlete’s injury.
C. the status of the game.
D. the decision of the parents.
8. An athlete demonstrating a vague fear, a sense of apprehension, and restlessness is
M, K exhibiting symptoms of which of the following?
(231) A. Burnout C. Anger
B. Depression D. Anxiety
9. The coach should take all of the following steps if he/she recognizes overtraining
M, K in an athlete except to:
(231) A. modify the athlete's training sessions over a 3-5 day period..
B. increase the intensity of activities and lower the amount of work.
C. gradually allow the athlete to return to practice once symptoms improve.
D. cease the athletes participation in competitions for a short period of time.
10. Which of the following objective measures would NOT give the coach
M,K information in regards to an athlete's ability to return to activity after an ankle
(237) sprain?
A. Timed 40 yard sprint C. Vertical jump height
B. Timed shuttle run D. Timed push-ups
11. Which of the following is NOT a factor when setting goals for rehabilitation?
M, K A. Give the athlete a specific date to return to activity.
(232) B. Use positive language
C. Set specific measurable goals
D. Goals should challenge the athlete
TRUE/FALSE
12. The body language of a coach can be important when an athlete is trying to
E, K express their apprehension about an injury.
(233)
13. Neglecting an injured athlete after an injury will make them work harder in
E, K rehabilitation.
(233)
14. An athlete's coping skills, past history of injury, social support, and personality
M, K traits can influence their reaction to injury.
(229)
15. Burnout is characterized by frequent headaches, gastrointestinal disturbances,
E, K sleeplessness, and chronic fatigue.
(231)
16. Stress can be positive or negative and our bodies are equipped with the ability to
E, K cope with both conditions.
(230)
17. The coach must have appropriate counseling skills to confront an athlete’s
M, K fears, frustrations, and daily crises and to handle all serious emotional problems.
(230)
18. Injury may affect an athlete as much psychologically as it does physiologically.
E, K
(227)
19. After an athlete has received a serious injury, a common error is for the coach
M, A to try to talk the person out of being angry or depressed.
(233)
20. The athlete who enters a contest while angry, frustrated, or discouraged is less
M, K prone to injury than the individual who is going all out in the competition.
(229)
21. Specific goals such as telling an athlete that they will be no longer using crutches D, A by a certain day are helpful to the recovery of the athlete.
(232)
22. An athlete must be informed and able to vent any frustration during the
E, K rehabilitation process.
(232)
23. When an athlete is physically ready to return to participation, it is always
M, A advisable for him/her to return to full participation.
(237)
24. To ensure that there is a maximum positive response, an athlete must
M, K be given goals during all aspects of the rehabilitation process.
(232)
25. During the anger stage, the athlete feels victimized by the injury.
M, K
(233)
26. When an athlete is injured the best thing for the coach to do is to ignore them
E, K until they have recovered.
(233)
27. An athlete who continues to play on a poorly rehabilitated injury reduces the
E, K chances of a healthy life of activity.
(237)
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