Perhaps the Most Significant and Potentially Traumatic Experience Encountered by Athletes

question 40

Multiple Choice

Perhaps the most significant and potentially traumatic experience encountered by athletes is ____________________.

• A)Returning to competition after sustaining an injury.
• B)Career termination.
• C)Performance disappointment.
• D)Failure to fully enjoy other life experiences besides athletics.

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