Characteristics of sport orientation in Greek high level swimmers in relation to gender, competitive level and age
Journal Title: Biology of Exercise - Year 2017, Vol 13, Issue 2
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to examine sport orientation of swimmers in terms of competitiveness, victory and predisposition to achieve a goal in relation to gender, experience and age. The sample consisted of 589 swimmers (293 male and 296 female), aged from 13 to 23 years (M = 15.50, sD = 2.05). The participants completed the sport Orientation Questionnaire in non-competitive conditions. The results showed satisfactory internal consistency to the three factors of the questionnaire. In relation to gender, multivariate significant differences were found between two genders (p = 0.000). One-way post hoc analyses with Bonferroni control yielded significant results in competitiveness in favor to men (p = 0.000). In relation to experience and age, significant multivariate differences were not observed (p = 0.347, p 412, respectively). In conclusion, male athletes seem to be more confident than female athletes. each swimming team should pay attention in the psychology of each swimmer, in order to built confidence and emphasize the importance of setting goals. Further research should be done to give insight in swimmers psychology and motivation.
Authors and Affiliations
ThanOpOulOs VassIlIOs| Assistant professor, Department of Aquatic Sports, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, ROzI GeORGIa| PhD student, Department of Aquatic Sports, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- DOI https://doi.org/10.4127/jbe.2017.0118
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