Nur Indah Khafifa Lingu Lembah, Kamarudin Kamarudin, Arief Aditya Rifandy, Andi Sultan Brilin Susandi E,W

The Impact of Overtraining on the Mental State of Taekwondo Athletes at Jeonstugi Tadulako Club, Palu City

Introduction

The impact of overtraining on the mental state of taekwondo athletes at jeonstugi tadulako club, palu city. Investigate overtraining's impact on Taekwondo athletes' mental state. Learn how proper training management, recovery, and coach support minimize negative effects, enhancing performance & motivation.

Abstract

This study aims to examine the impact of overtraining on the mental condition of Taekwondo athletes at Jeonstugi Tadulako Club, Palu City. The research problem addressed was how overtraining affects the athletes’ mental condition during the intensive training period preceding competitions. This study employed a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The informants consisted of 10 participants, comprising 8 Taekwondo athletes as the main informants and 2 coaches as supporting informants, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through observation, semi-structured in-depth interviews, audio/video recording, and documentation, and were validated through source and technique triangulation. Data were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles and Huberman, consisting of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification. The findings show that training intensity increased substantially as competitions approached, causing most athletes to experience physical fatigue accompanied by mental pressure such as nervousness, tension, and psychological burden. Nevertheless, these conditions did not diminish the athletes’ motivation or concentration during training and competition; several athletes reported that pressure before competition even strengthened their motivation. Athletes applied various recovery strategies, including cooling down, adequate rest, regular sleep patterns, nutritious food intake, and sufficient fluid consumption, while coaches played an important role in designing training programs, monitoring athletes’ conditions, providing motivation, and maintaining both the physical and mental well-being of the athletes. It is concluded that overtraining does affect the mental condition of Taekwondo athletes, but its negative impact can be minimized through appropriate training-load management, optimal recovery practices, and continuous psychosocial support from coaches.

Review

This study investigates the pertinent issue of overtraining and its effects on the mental state of Taekwondo athletes, specifically at the Jeonstugi Tadulako Club in Palu City. The research effectively addresses a critical problem within high-performance sports, exploring how the intensive training preceding competitions impacts athletes' psychological well-being. Employing a qualitative, descriptive approach, the study utilized a focused sample of 10 participants (8 athletes, 2 coaches) selected via purposive sampling, gathering data through diverse methods including observation, in-depth interviews, and audio/video recording, with validation via triangulation. This methodological rigor in data collection and analysis, particularly using the interactive model of Miles and Huberman, provides a solid foundation for understanding the complex interplay between physical exertion and mental health in this specific context. The findings offer valuable insights, revealing that while increased training intensity prior to competitions does lead to physical fatigue and mental pressure (nervousness, tension, psychological burden), it interestingly did not diminish athletes' motivation or concentration. A notable observation is that for several athletes, pre-competition pressure reportedly enhanced their motivation, suggesting a complex individual response to stress. Crucially, the research highlights the pivotal role of recovery strategies—cooling down, adequate rest, nutrition, hydration—and the proactive involvement of coaches in mitigating negative impacts. Coaches were instrumental in program design, monitoring, and providing psychosocial support, underscoring the importance of a holistic approach to athlete management. While the study provides a detailed qualitative understanding of the phenomenon within a specific club, its qualitative nature and relatively small, localized sample size may limit the generalizability of the findings to broader athlete populations or different sporting contexts. Future research could benefit from incorporating quantitative measures of mental state and overtraining symptoms, expanding the sample size, or conducting comparative studies across different clubs or sports to further validate these observations. Nevertheless, this paper makes a valuable contribution by emphasizing that effective training-load management, robust recovery protocols, and continuous psychosocial support are critical in harnessing the benefits of intensive training while minimizing its potential negative mental health consequences for athletes.

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