11/07/2022
💥Stress💥
We all experience it!
Whether it is from:
👉 School
👉 Work
👉 Finances
👉 Relationships
And more! It can truly impact so many different parts of our health!
From a physical standpoint, how can stress impact your body?
It can cause:
1.Increased muscle tension
2.Decreased coordination
3.Lack of focus
All of these factors can increase injury risk!
A study performed on 1st year dance majors, with their focus on contemporary style dance, found that not only did external stress factors increase risk of injury, but once injured their stress levels further increased.
Based on this study it found that peak stress levels were in:
November, April and May
Due to show prep, exams and prolonged periods of training.
Reduced stress levels:
September and February
For these dance majors as the semester had just started and less stress is placed on outcomes of class or performances.
Specific stressors on the dance student community included:
1. Managing finances
2. Homesickness
3. Competitive auditions
4. Approaching exams
5. Approaching performances
6. High expectations from others
Dance majors, do you find this to be true?
Are their other stressors not mentioned here that you feel are a factor?
This study encouraged dance programs to incorporate psychological training to help dancers reduce stress levels.
Stay tuned this week as we discuss ways to manage stress so you can not only promote mental wellness, but physical wellness too!
Research article from:
Frontiers in Psychology
11/05/2021
https://doi.org/10.3389/fp-Syg.2021.770494
