2025, Vol. 12, Issue 5, Part B
A study of sports competition anxiety levels among under-19 boys basketball players in Maharashtra
Author(s): Fazilat Javed Khan, Amitahamad Tamboli, Sandipraj Autade, Sandeep Singh Chahar and Neeraj Bhatt
Abstract:This study focuses on assessing the sports competition anxiety levels among under-19 boys basketball players in Maharashtra using the Sports Competition Anxiety Test (SCAT). A total of 85 boys players were evaluated through a quantitative, survey-based method. The research utilized Rainer Martens’ standardized SCAT questionnaire to analyze players’ anxiety levels during competitive sports.
The findings show that most boys experienced moderate levels of anxiety, characterized by physical symptoms such as sweating, increased heart rate, and restlessness. Although a few players showed signs of high or low anxiety, the majority fell in the average category. The results highlight that while boy athletes experience performance-related nervousness, their anxiety responses are more physically manifested than emotionally verbalized.
The study recommends implementing relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, and mental preparation routines to support boy athletes' psychological resilience during competitions. These strategies can enhance their performance and long-term development in sports.
DOI: 10.22271/kheljournal.2025.v12.i5b.3958Pages: 70-71 | 192 Views 73 DownloadsDownload Full Article: Click Here
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Fazilat Javed Khan, Amitahamad Tamboli, Sandipraj Autade, Sandeep Singh Chahar, Neeraj Bhatt.
A study of sports competition anxiety levels among under-19 boys basketball players in Maharashtra. Int J Phys Educ Sports Health 2025;12(5):70-71. DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22271/kheljournal.2025.v12.i5b.3958
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