athlemaphobia
Athlemaphobia is the fear of sports, which can manifest as anxiety or avoidance of activities related to sports.
Fear of sports
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10
common triggers
Watching sports events
Participating in sports activities
Being in sports venues
coping strategies
Deep breathing exercises
Positive self-talk
Gradual exposure to sports-related stimuli
risk factors
- • Past traumatic sports-related event
- • Genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from negative experiences in sports or performance pressure.
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