Athlete Transition & Gym Newcomer Case Studies

Vocabulary flashcards based on the provided lecture notes covering two case studies: The Team Athlete in Transition and The Gym Newcomer (Maria).

Physical Self-Concept Facet: Competence (Athlete)

Confident in training knowledge, despite no longer competing.

Physical Self-Concept Facet: Strength (Athlete)

Feels less muscular/powerful but retains some sense of strength in lifting after stopping competition.

Physical Self-Concept Facet: Conditioning (Athlete)

Feels 'out of shape' since stopping structured training.

Physical Self-Concept Facet: Appearance (Athlete)

Dissatisfied with current body, avoids swimwear.

Physical Self-Concept Facet: Physical Self-Worth (Athlete)

Gains worth from peers seeing him as 'the athletic one' and seeking advice.

Body Image Component: Perceptual (Athlete)

Sees body as less muscular and 'out of shape' compared to past athletic self.

Body Image Component: Cognitive (Athlete)

Believes he no longer meets his past standards; compares current self to athletic identity.

Body Image Component: Affective (Athlete)

Feels discomfort/dissatisfaction in swimwear, but pride in knowledge.

Body Image Component: Behavioral (Athlete)

Avoids pool; substitutes training participation with giving advice.

Physical Self-Worth Component: Physical Conditioning (Maria)

Proud she can now climb stairs without getting winded, indicating endurance/fitness improvement.

Physical Self-Worth Component: Physical Strength (Maria)

Feels her legs are 'stronger than before'.

Physical Self-Worth Component: Physical Competence (Maria)

Embarrassed when she struggles with equipment, saying she isn’t 'strong enough', indicating perceived lack of skill.

Body Image Pathway: Cognitive/Affective (Maria)

Avoids free weights due to self-conscious thoughts and feelings of embarrassment ('everyone is watching').

Body Image Pathway: Perceptual (Maria)

Reports she doesn’t think her body looks different despite exercising, indicating self-perception of appearance not aligning with functional gains.

Body Image Pathway: Affective (Maria)

Enjoys mood improvements after workouts (emotional benefit of exercise).

Body Image Disturbance Sign: Body Avoidance (Maria)

Avoids certain gym spaces/equipment due to fear of being judged.

Body Image Disturbance Sign: Cognitive Distortion (Maria)

Negative self-talk like 'not strong enough to be here'.

Body Image Disturbance Sign: Low Appearance-Based Self-Worth / Social Comparison (Maria)

Questions whether she 'belongs' in a gym.

Takeaway: Athlete Transition

Athletic identity challenged by body image concerns and loss of training, but social reinforcement preserves self-concept.

Takeaway: Gym Newcomer (Maria)

Demonstrates both positive self-worth development and body image concerns, highlighting the importance of supportive fitness environments focusing on function, health, and enjoyment.