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Improving Practitioner Skills Through Athlete Subjective Monitoring

Improving Practitioner Skills Through Athlete Subjective Monitoring

Introduction

In the realm of sports science and medicine, the monitoring of athlete health and performance is a critical component. A recent study titled A Qualitative Study of 11 World-Class Team-Sport Athletes’ Experiences Answering Subjective Questionnaires: A Key Ingredient for ‘Visible’ Health and Performance Monitoring? explores the role of subjective questionnaires in monitoring athletes' health and performance. This blog post will delve into the findings of this study and provide insights on how practitioners can improve their skills by implementing these findings.

The Role of Subjective Questionnaires

Subjective questionnaires are tools used to gather insights into athletes' psychosocial and psychobiological states, such as mental fatigue, perceived stress, and motivation. Unlike objective measures, which rely on technology and wearables, subjective questionnaires offer a nuanced understanding of an athlete's internal state. However, the honesty of athletes' responses can be influenced by various factors, including their emotions and the relationship with performance staff.

Key Findings

The study identified four key themes influencing athletes' honesty in responding to subjective questionnaires:

Implications for Practitioners

Practitioners can enhance their skills by incorporating the study's findings into their approach to athlete monitoring:

Conclusion

The study highlights the importance of subjective questionnaires in athlete monitoring and provides valuable insights for practitioners. By fostering trust, communicating effectively, and addressing emotional barriers, practitioners can enhance their skills and improve outcomes for athletes. For those interested in further research, the original study offers a comprehensive exploration of these themes.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: A Qualitative Study of 11 World-Class Team-Sport Athletes’ Experiences Answering Subjective Questionnaires: A Key Ingredient for ‘Visible’ Health and Performance Monitoring?


Citation: McCall, A., Wolfberg, A., Ivarsson, A., Dupont, G., Larocque, A., & Bilsborough, J. (2023). A Qualitative Study of 11 World-Class Team-Sport Athletes’ Experiences Answering Subjective Questionnaires: A Key Ingredient for ‘Visible’ Health and Performance Monitoring?. Sports Medicine, 53(5), 1085-1100. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-023-01814-3
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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