SPORTS TRAINING, INJURIES AND REHABILITATION OF ATHLETES: PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

During participation in competitive sports athletes may unfortunately come across injury, andInjury is an undesirable phenomenon, but often un-avoidable consequence for athletes. Incidence of injury has been a problem as more people are involved in sports. The growing awareness associated with injuries in sports has aroused the demand for the knowledge of emergency aid. The importance of physical reconditioning to the athletes cannot be underestimated. To this end, the paper discuses among other things, the concept of physical reconditioning, consequences of inactive, the cardinal principles of sports conditioning programmes and some rules of reconditioning the athletes, vis-à- vis the importance of participation in exercise and some training performances that could develop the endurance fitness of the athletes. Some factors that may predispose athletes to injuries were highlighted. Often the nature of the injury will determine the type of treatment to be provided for the athlete; hence some rehabilitation procedure fitness of athletes. Some factors that may predispose athletes to injuries were highlighted. Often the nature of the injury will determine the type of treatment to be provided for the athlete; hence some rehabilitation procedures were mentioned. The psychological perspective reveals what injured athletes go through as a result of injury sustained during sports participation, and they include; fear of defeat, stress, anxiety, and tension among others. Recommendations were proffered togovernments, schools, teachers, coaches and students as well as sports enthusiasts on the importance of exercises in reduction of injuries during sports participation.