Comparative study of sports competition anxiety among contact and non-contact sports persons

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to compare the anxiety level among Contact and Non-contact sports persons who used to take part in state/national/international level tournaments. For this study the investigator selected two hundred and fifty (250) contact sports persons and two hundred and fifty (250) non-contact sports persons (Total-500). The subjects were between the age group of 18-40 years. The consecutive eligible subjects were selected from various sports training camps for the study. To measure anxiety level between Contact and Non-contact sports persons, a Sport Competition Anxiety Test (SCAT) questionnaire was employed. For statistical analysis and interpretation of data, ‘t’ test was applied. It was concluded by data analysis result that contact sports persons have significantly higher anxiety level than non-contact sports persons.