On the possibility of applying achievement goal theory in competitive sports
Journal Title: Human Movement - Year 2013, Vol 14, Issue 2
Abstract
Purpose. There exist numerous empirical proofs as well as theoretical bases showing that task motivational orientation and task climate allow students and athletes to function better and be more efficient. What is not certain is whether the same applies to athletes competing at the professional level. The aim of this study was to analyze whether task orientation and task-oriented climate help professional athletes avoid experiencing high levels of anxiety, thereby providing a favorable foundation for performance in high-level competition. Methods. Basketball players from the Polish II League (amateur) and Extraleague (professional) were surveyed. Motivational orientation, motivational climate, and anxiety levels were measured by the Perception of Success Questionnaire (POSQ), Perception of Significant Others’ Sport Success Criteria Questionnaire (PSOSSCQ), and Sport Anxiety Scale (SAS), respectively. Results. The reliability of the research tools on a Polish population was confirmed. Motivational climate was associated with motivational orientation; task orientation and a task-oriented climate were found to not reduce anxiety levels. Conclusions. The results do not confirm the application of achievement goal theory in high-level competitive sports.
Authors and Affiliations
Piotr Kuczek
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP156738
- DOI 10.2478/humo-2013-0015
- Views 98
- Downloads 0
CHARACTERISTICS OF ANTEROPOSTERIOR CURVATURES OF THE SPINE IN SOCCER AND FUTSAL PLAYERS
Purpose. The aim of the study was to determine differences in anteroposterior spine curvatures between futsal players, soccer players, and non-training students. The results may contribute to the development of present-d...
The effect of swimming activity on lung function parameters among smoking and non-smoking youth – research extended
Purpose. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of regular swimming activity on the respiratory system of smokers and non-smokers. Methods. The study included 196 students, aged 19 to 24 years, attending we...
EFFECTS OF TWO-WEEK HIGH-INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING ON COGNITION IN ADOLESCENTS – A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED PILOT STUDY
Purpose. We investigated the effects of a two-week high-intensity interval training (HIT) on cognition in adolescents. Methods. The participants were recruited from local high schools with an electronic messaging system....
Energy expenditure and lactate concentration in sports dancers in a simulated final round of the standard style competition
Aim: To determine the energy expenditure in dancers and the nature of energy transformations which take place during a simulated final round of sports dance competition in standard style. Methods: The study involved 6 sp...
EFFECTS OF A SONGAHM TAEKWONDO TOURNAMENT ON VERTICAL JUMP AND TECHNICAL-TACTICAL PERFORMANCE IN ATHLETES OF THE BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM
Purpose: this study aimed to verify the effects of a simulated taekwondo tournament on vertical jump and technical-tactical performance in athletes of the Brazilian national team. Methods: 10 male Songahm taekwondo athle...