Nutrition/Sports Psychology By: CHubbs, Samea
Anorexia Nervosa Signs: Symptoms: Effects: Weight loss, low blood pressure, low body temperature, Mood swings, hyperactivity, binge eating Symptoms: Body is in an extreme state of starvation the body is forced to slow its operations in order to conserve energy. Effects: Hair will thin and fall out Insomnia
Bulimia Nervosa Signs: Symptoms: Effects: Constant weight fluctuations Broken blood vessels within the eyes Symptoms: Eating in secrecy Infertility Effects: Stomach lining deterioration Chronic dehydration
Female Athlete Triad Signs: Symptoms: Effects: Weight loss Sudden fatigue Symptoms: Stress fractures Self induced vomiting Effects: Overly competitive attitude Over exercising to a dangerous level
The Five Psychological Phases During Injury Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance
Five Signs Part 1. Denial- an athlete considers him/herself to be superior in terms of physical prowess so s/he is mentally unwilling to accept that he could be injured. Anger- The realization that an injury has occurred leads to a period of being angry at him/herself for having allowed the injury to occur. Bargaining- The athlete is trying to bargain with given sports trainer or doctor asking about what its going to take to get back in their sport.
Five Signs Part 2. Depression- An athlete facing months of relative inactivity can slip into a state of self-pity and become increasingly withdrawn. Acceptance- A mental state of acceptance occurs once an athlete realizes that focusing on the physical rehabilitation process will give him/her the best chance of being able to return to her sport.
Question 11 Which of the following THREE are part of the Female Athlete Triad? (Choose 3) Weight gain Amenorrhea Acne Disordered eating Osteoarthritis
Question 38 In what phase does the athlete expect a sports medicine professional to “work miracles?” Denial Bargaining Anger depression
Bibliography https://www.rosewoodranch.com/anorexia-signs-symptoms/ http://www.livestrong.com/article/132462-the-psychology-sports-injuries/ https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/information/anorexia http://www.anad.org/get-information/about-eating-disorders/eating- disorder-types-and-symptoms/