Load Management: A Critical Examination of the Factors Leading to Game Absences Among College Basketball Players
Date
6-16-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Kinesiology
First Advisor
Ryan Hubbard
Abstract
This research paper will examine the causes and solutions related to load management on college basketball players from Power 5 schools. Numerous games have been televised and not televised, showing multiple players being injured from non-contact and contact-related injuries that could have been prevented. The athletic departments of some schools have faced scrutiny due to the rising number of injury-related players during the in-season. Using evidence from multiple sources will suggest ways to help track and prevent injuries and create solutions for coaches to maximize players' health. It argues that using endurance training before, during, and after a workout with individual players will alleviate the symptoms associated with injury. Methods used include a personal interview with players about their health and a need analysis, diet plan, and endurance workout calendar for the pre-season and in-season. Additionally, participants will complete the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) after each session to assess their burnout. With the MBI, it is an opinion that players' responses become more reliable after a workout. The study will evaluate it further.