The aim of this chapter is twofold: 1) to introduce the reader to the role of emotional intelligence in sports and physical activity, and 2) to have an intervention focus achieved through applied activities enabling the development of the different dimensions of emotional intelligence. The chapter begins with an introduction to the theory that underpins emotional intelligence in sports, the tripartite modelknowledge, ability, and trait. Subsequently measurement issues will be addressed in regards to instruments measuring the ability and trait aspects of emotional intelligence. In continuation, the role of emotional intelligence is discussed within the sport performance domain specifically in athletes, coaches, and officials, as well as its role in physical activity. Finally an applied perspective of emotional intelligence training in sports performance is presented, along with emotional intelligence training through sports and physical activity. Thirteen emotional intelligence training activities are suggested that are based on the tripartite model and where the five main dimensions of emotional intelligence are addressed (i.e., identification, expression, understanding, regulating, using). Such activities aim to contribute to the dissemination of emotional intelligence training at school, which may have an important impact further on performance, society and health policies.
In recent years, the diving response has received remarkable attention regarding improving mental health and well-being (Pubmed search "diving response" from 0 to 2010 = 125 articles, from 2011 to 2022 = 372 articles). This line of research has shown promising results, including reducing symptoms of depression, followed by a gradual reduction and eventually cessation of medication (van Tulleken et al., 2018), increases in well-being and positive
BackgroundThere is only a small body of literature regarding injuries in male youth amateur soccer players. Yet such information is fundamental for effective prevention.ObjectiveAnalysis of injury patterns among 17–19 year old male amateur soccer players and comparison with adult male amateur and professional players.DesignQuestionnaire-based retrospective observational cohort study from August 30, 2014 to January 04, 2016. Players were instructed to fill out one general questionnaire and, in case of at least one injury during the relevant period of time, one additional questionnaire per injury.SettingRegional youth amateur soccer level. Participants were recruited from 20 clubs of four regional soccer leagues, representing the fifth and sixth highest level of performance for this age group.Participants301 players who competed in one of these leagues during the season 2015/16 were included.Main Outcome MeasurementsExposure, injured body parts, incidence and time loss.Results205 players sustained 253 injuries. The incidence was 12.9 injuries per 1,000 h of competition exposure and 1.1 injuries per 1,000 h of practice and friendly games. 82.9% of injuries were located at the lower extremity. Ligaments were injured most frequently (23.3%). 32.0% of all injuries could be graded as severe, 45.1% as moderate, followed by 15.4% mild and 4.7% minimal injuries as defined by Fuller et al. (2006). Physical contact caused injuries most frequently (30.4%), followed by landings (12.9%).ConclusionsInjury incidences in male youth amateur soccer were lower, while the portion of severe and moderate injuries was higher than in studies researching professional soccer. The allocation of injuries was almost similar to findings in professional and adult amateur soccer. Although physical contact is cross-study the most important cause of soccer injuries, existing prevention programs almost entirely focus on non-contact injuries. Therefore interventions preventing injuries through physical contact should be developed and validated.
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