What did I do?

I investigated athlete self-report measures1 (ASRM)—paper based or electronic records of an athlete's perceived physical, psychological and/or social well-being, completed on a regular (often daily) basis.⇓

I aimed to determine: (1) if ASRM are valuable to athletic preparation and, if so, (2) how their use may be optimised.

Why did I do it?

Modern sport invests substantial human and financial resources into athlete monitoring innovations in order to optimise athlete performance and avoid negative outcomes such as injury. However, the drive to gain a competitive advantage has led to the early adoption of various monitoring methods prior to establishing a proof of concept or validity and reliability. …