If an Athlete Comes to Adopt an Individualistic Understanding of Her

question 2

Multiple Choice

If an athlete comes to adopt an individualistic understanding of her body within society, she is LESS likely to:

• A) Consider their personal pain and injury as their own responsibility
• B) Consider the management of their pain and injury as part of their regular routines
• C) Consider her pain and injury as primary a personal concern
• D) Consider how the broader structure of high-level competitive sport created the conditions in which she and her sport exists

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Definitions:

Nerve impulses

Electrical signals that travel along the nerve fibers, responsible for transmitting information throughout the body.

Neuroglial cells

Supportive cells in the nervous system that do not conduct electrical impulses but provide support, insulation, and nutrients to neurons.

Axon diameter

The thickness of the axon, a part of a neuron that carries electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body, which can affect the speed of neural transmission.

Impulse conduction

The process by which electrical signals are transmitted along nerve fibers or muscle fibers.