SPORT PSYCHOLOGIST'S DIGEST JOURNAL OF SPORT & EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY, 1997, © 1997 Human Kinetics Publishers, Ine. Psychological Aspects of Overtraining Three articles examine the psychological aspects of overtraining and burnout. In the first article, Anfelt reviews North American literature on the topic, looking at overtraining/burnout as a process, its symptoms, dose-response relationships, and jet-lag syndrome. A warning about overtraining in children’s sport is given, along with recommendations for prevention. Apitzsch then describes in more detail the symptoms and stages in the development of overtraining syndromes and presents a model of the process based on the work of Smith (1986). Diagnostic tools are discussed, and preventive measures are once again recommended. The final. ar- ticle by Berglund focuses specifically on POMS as a diagnostic tool, for detecting overtraining. Individual testing is recommended in order to control for stressors other than physical training. Anfelt, O. (1996). The psychological aspects of overtraining. Svensk idrottsforskning [Journal of Swedish Sport Science], 12, 7-10. Apitzsch, E. (1996). Psychological perspectives on overtraining. Svensk Idrottsforskning [Journal of Swedish Sport Science], 12, 11-14. Berglund, B. (1996). POMS: An assessment method for overtraining. Svensk Idrottoforskning [Journal of Swedish Sport Science], 12, 15-17. Injury Phobia and Dancing Professional ballet dancers (female = 18, male = 8) training with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School, Professional Division were interviewed to determine the impact of injury upon their lives. The semistructured interviews revealed that the dancers ini- tially experienced negative emotions such as anger, fear, distress, and depression. Frustration was a predominant emotion experienced from injury onset to the return to training. The negative emotions gradually diminished and were replaced with more positive emotions such as relief, optimism, joy, and interest/excitement as the dancers progressed through rehabilitation and returned to training. Although the majority of the dancers felt that their short-term progress had been adversely affected by the in- jury, they generally felt that their injuries had no apparent effect on their long-term progress. Rehabilitation goal setting was employed by a minority of dancers. Among significant others, classmates were considered the most supportive and concemed. Most of the dancers indicated that their attitude toward dancing had not been affected by the injury. The authors suggest that medical professionals and teachers/coaches need to realize that the extent of emotional disturbance experienced varies and incor- porate strategies to assist those most traumatized. Macchi, R., & Crossman, J, (1996). After the fall: Reflections of injured classical ballet dancers. Journal of Sport Behavior, 19, 221-234. 314,