What is a wellness questionnaire?

A wellness questionnaire is a short daily self-report that captures an athlete’s sleep, soreness, stress, mood and energy, giving staff an early-warning signal of fatigue, illness or overtraining risk.

How often should athletes complete wellness check-ins?

Daily check-ins, ideally first thing in the morning, provide the most actionable trend data. Brief 5–7 item questionnaires keep compliance high while still flagging meaningful changes.

What should I do with low wellness scores?

Use low scores as a trigger for conversation, not automatic rest. Cross-reference with load and training data, adjust the session if warranted, and investigate underlying causes such as sleep, nutrition or life stress.

Wellness Questionnaires: Turning Subjective Data Into Action