Class
Article
College
College of Science
Department
English Department
Faculty Mentor
Cree Taylor
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Abstract
This presentation provides research that answers the question of whether injuries affect collegiate athletes mentally. College athletes have a lot of mental challenges that they deal with behind the scenes. If an injury were to occur, the amount of stress and anxiety that the athlete feels would significantly increase. This research aims to determine if universities and colleges are providing the proper mental health resources to their student-athletes who have been affected by an injury. This research was conducted by reviewing both primary and secondary sources that provided first-hand accounts from collegiate athletes who struggled with their mental health after receiving a major injury. From this research, I can conclude that the student-athletes that are having mental health challenges after an injury often have no one that they can open up to about what they are dealing with. The emotions and feelings are bottled up which ultimately drives these athletes away from their sport. The results of my research have indicated that in the world of college athletics, the majority of these athletes who undergo an injury, often feel the mental strain of being injured. This strain takes a toll on their mental health, which can affect them heavily, which could affect them in long term.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-9-2022 12:00 AM
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The Affect That Injuries Can Have on Collegiate Athletes Mental Health
Logan, UT
This presentation provides research that answers the question of whether injuries affect collegiate athletes mentally. College athletes have a lot of mental challenges that they deal with behind the scenes. If an injury were to occur, the amount of stress and anxiety that the athlete feels would significantly increase. This research aims to determine if universities and colleges are providing the proper mental health resources to their student-athletes who have been affected by an injury. This research was conducted by reviewing both primary and secondary sources that provided first-hand accounts from collegiate athletes who struggled with their mental health after receiving a major injury. From this research, I can conclude that the student-athletes that are having mental health challenges after an injury often have no one that they can open up to about what they are dealing with. The emotions and feelings are bottled up which ultimately drives these athletes away from their sport. The results of my research have indicated that in the world of college athletics, the majority of these athletes who undergo an injury, often feel the mental strain of being injured. This strain takes a toll on their mental health, which can affect them heavily, which could affect them in long term.