PYC4812
Assignment 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
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Due Date: May 2025
SECTION A
1. Causes of Burnout in Sport
Athlete burnout is a multidimensional condition influenced by a range of physical,
psychological, and social factors. One of the most recognized causes is overtraining, which
refers to an imbalance between training demands and recovery periods. When athletes are
exposed to high-intensity training without adequate rest, they risk developing the overtraining
syndrome, which can take months or even years to recover from (Zandi Zulu, 2025). Recovery
is not limited to passive rest; it includes active methods such as sleep, proper nutrition,
relaxation, and engaging in meaningful non-sport activities.
Another significant cause is psychosocial sport stress. This arises when athletes perceive
that sport-related demands exceed their coping resources. Such stress may come from
interpersonal sources such as pressure from coaches, teammates, or family, as well as
internal sources like perfectionism, low self-esteem, or trait anxiety (Zandi Zulu, 2025).
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Athletes with limited emotional support or unhealthy team climates are more vulnerable to
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Assignment 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number:
Due Date: May 2025
SECTION A
1. Causes of Burnout in Sport
Athlete burnout is a multidimensional condition influenced by a range of physical,
psychological, and social factors. One of the most recognized causes is overtraining, which
refers to an imbalance between training demands and recovery periods. When athletes are
exposed to high-intensity training without adequate rest, they risk developing the overtraining
syndrome, which can take months or even years to recover from (Zandi Zulu, 2025). Recovery
is not limited to passive rest; it includes active methods such as sleep, proper nutrition,
relaxation, and engaging in meaningful non-sport activities.
Another significant cause is psychosocial sport stress. This arises when athletes perceive
that sport-related demands exceed their coping resources. Such stress may come from
interpersonal sources such as pressure from coaches, teammates, or family, as well as
internal sources like perfectionism, low self-esteem, or trait anxiety (Zandi Zulu, 2025).
Terms of use
Athletes with limited emotional support or unhealthy team climates are more vulnerable to
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
