The psychological impact of COVID-19 infection on athletes: example of professional male football players
Yavuz Lima, Nevzad Denerel, Nazlı Deniz ÖZ, Seçkin Şenışık
Abstract
: COVID-19 infection negatively affects the psychological states of football players. The psychological states of professional football players who were infected by COVID-19 should be monitored closely and psychological support should be provided.
Topics & Concepts
AthletesFootball playersCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)FootballPsychologyCollege football2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Applied psychologyMedicinePhysical therapyVirologyInternal medicinePolitical scienceLawInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakDiseaseCardiovascular Effects of ExerciseCOVID-19 and Mental HealthHeart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control