The effects of a cognitive intervention strategy on competitive state anxiety and performance in semiprofessional soccer players

Article Abstract:

Cognitive interventions on the competitive state anxiety and performance of semiprofessional soccer players effectively alleviate the level of state anxiety. Responses of players to the various inventories suggest that the inverse relationship between state anxiety and self confidence intensity, facilitates subsequent performance. Matching the mode of anxiety response to the relaxation strategies may be more effective than stress management techniques.

Psychological aspects, Usage, Stress management, Cognitive therapy

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Relationship between achievement goals and the perceived purposes of soccer for semiprofessional adn amateur players

Article Abstract:

Semiprofessional and amateur soccer players from England were questioned to determine the difference in achievement goals between competitive and goal oriented players. The semiprofessionals perceive the purposes of soccer were financial reward, to enhance status and that sportsmanship was not an important aspect of the game.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Professional sports

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Male body esteem and physical measurements: do leaner, or stronger, high school football players have a more positive body image

Article Abstract:

Structural equation modeling has revealed the relationships between body attributes and psychological esteem. In high school football players. It was found that body fat was the chief factor affecting psychological esteem and bench presses proved to improve it in a positive manner.

Comparative analysis, Posture, Human growth, Human development

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