Athlete Burnout

Drawing on academic literature from both inside and outside of sport, Athlete Burnout: Recognition, Prevention, and Management provides the first concise and contemporary overview of athlete burnout. Athlete burnout is a growing problem which impacts athletes' performance, mental and physical health. The chapters build upon one another starting with how to recognize the symptoms, the possible health consequences, intervention and prevention of burnout and concludes with directions for future research. In particular, the book focuses on providing the tools and practical recommendations to recognise athlete burnout and provides evidence-based intervention strategies to help prevent and manage athlete burnout. Written in a concise, user-friendly and accessible format for athletes and coaches, this book provides novel insights for practitioners, students, and academics alike interested in athlete health and sport psychology.