Types of Events
Anticipated: occur predictably
Unanticipated: not predictable
Non-events: expected to occur, but do not
Transition process
moving in, moving through and moving out
Situation: Timing, Trigger, assessment
Self: Personal & demographic characteristics
Psychological resources
Sense of identity
Support: Intimate, family, friends, institutional
Strategies: Effective coping using multiple coping methods
Athletic Identity Financial Status
Demographical Issues Self-perception
Voluntariness of retirement decisions Control of Life
Injuries/ health problems Disengagement/ drop-out
Career/ personal development Time passed after retirement
Educational Status Life changes and balance of life
Coping Strategies and other interests
Pre-retirement planning
Psychosocial Support
Psychological Inventories
Adolescents can experience a multitude of transitions, often unrelated to sporting commitments. These can include: puberty, changing sports, other interests developing, transitioning out of sport altogether, transitioning to higher education, employment and/or more serious sporting commitments and senior teams.
This is a vital element for wellbeing focus if student-athletes are to remain in competitive sport in the latter years of high school.