The effect of intensified training on session perceived exertion and sources and symptoms of stress in young basketball players - doi: 10.4025/reveducfis.v21i2.7623

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to investigate possible changes in subjective reporting of sources and symptoms of stress (DALDA questionnaire) and session-RPE in response to an intensified training (12 days) during a preparation for international championships in young basketball players (male = 20 and female =15). It was characterized two distinct phases. For session-RPE, the t test showed no difference between the two phases for males. For females, the first phase was more intense than the second (P < 0.05). Significant differences between phases for the Part B of the DALDA (symptoms of stress) have been demonstrated. There was greater number of responses “worse than normal” in Part B at the first phase for both groups. The findings suggest that the instruments used in the present investigation should provide an accurate representation of distinct reaction to stressful experiences in young basketball players, showing similar dynamics, especially within females.