Study the Relationship between Psychological Preparedness Sports Anxiety, and Sports Performance in Sportspersons

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Arun Sangwan and Anjali Malik (Department of Psychology, M. D. University, Rohtak, Haryana)

This study uncovers the correlation between psychological preparedness, sports anxiety, and sports performance. A comprehensive assessment of three hundred and fifty participants from various sports was conducted using the Sport Anxiety Scale (SAS) and the Psychological Preparedness Test (PPT). Performance was meticulously evaluated through the subjective tool, quality of performance (athlete’s perception of their performance) and quality of performance (coach’s perception of athlete’s performance). The results revealed that the higher the psychological preparedness of a sportsperson, the lower the levels of his sports anxiety (r = -0.781, p < .01). Further psychological preparedness is positively correlated with sports performance, significant positive correlation was observed between psychological preparedness and Quality of performance (Athlete’s Perception of their Performance) (r = 0.666, p < .01). Also, significant positive correlation found between psychological preparedness and Quality of performance (Coach’s Perception of Athlete’s Performance) (r = 0.647, p < .01). Similarly, a significant negative correlation between sports anxiety and Quality of performance (Athlete’s Perception of their Performance) (r = -0.406, p < .05). Also, the relationship between sports anxiety and Quality of performance (Coach’s Perception of Athlete’s Performance) was found to be significantly inversely correlated (r = -0.491, p < .01). By implementing psychological preparedness programs, we could effectively reduce anxiety and enhance performance in athletes. This optimistic outlook underscores the critical role of psychological intervention training programs in athletic success.