A review of the progress made in theoretical researches on kinetic mental fatigue
As one of the focal and difficult issues in sports science researches, kinetic mental fatigue is focused on by more and more researchers. The authors reviewed early models which explained kinetic mental fatigue, including pressure model, sports commitment model, single recognition development and extrinsic control model, and recent theories, including the self determination theory and psychological capital theory. Based on their review, the authors put forward the following opinions: every kinetic mental fatigue theory seems to be incomprehensive, needs to be appropriately expanded or some of the theories should be merged in order to have a more comprehensive explanation on kinetic mental fatigue; moreover, establishing a localized kinetic mental fatigue model may provide more action specific guidance for kinetic mental fatigue researches in China.