Recovery and Stress in Sport: A Manual for Testing and Assessment

Balancing training, stress, and recovery is essential for optimal performance. The Acute Recovery and Stress Scale (ARSS) and the Short Recovery and Stress Scale (SRSS) are two measurement instruments that gauge individual recovery and stress states. They help athletes and coaches understand the importance of daily activities and their impact on athletic performance. The manual discusses their development, theory, and case studies, making them essential tools for coaches, sport scientists, sport psychologists, and athletes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 104 pages
Publication date: 14 March 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Balancing training, stress, and recovery is crucial for achieving optimal performance. Professional athletes' performance can be severely compromised by factors such as overtraining, injuries, prolonged competition, or external life events. The current recovery-stress state is influenced by previous stress and recovery activities, but simultaneous assessment of both can provide a more differentiated picture. This manual includes two measurement instruments, the Acute Recovery and Stress Scale (ARSS) and the Short Recovery and Stress Scale (SRSS), to gauge individual recovery. These instruments help athletes and coaches better understand the unconscious processes that impact peak performance and monitor the physical, mental, emotional, mental, and overall recovery-stress state before and after training.

The ARSS and SRSS are systematic tools that enlighten athletes' recovery-stress states. They enable athletes and coaches to recognize the importance of daily activities, including their relationship to stress and recovery, and their direct impact on athletic performance. The manual discusses the development, theoretical basis, and case studies showcasing the usage of these instruments.

In addition to the instruments themselves, which are simple and easy to use, the manual provides valuable insights into their development, theoretical foundation, and practical applications. The ARSS and SRSS are essential tools for coaches, sport scientists, sport psychologists, and athletes alike, as they provide important information regarding the current recovery-stress state during training. By understanding and managing these factors, athletes can optimize their performance and minimize the risk of injury and burnout.

Weight: 316g
Dimension: 275 x 220 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138389533