Comparison of Psychological Characteristics of Inter College Hockey Players

Abstract :

The purpose of the study was to compare the psychological variables of Inter college hockey players. To execute the study, 60 field hockey players who have participated in the inter college Tournament were selected. Playing Positions identified were goal keeper, defenders, midfielders and forwards. The selected psychological characteristics were motivation, confidence, anxiety control and mental preparation. They were assessed by the psychological Skills Inventory for Sports consists of five point Likert type items. (PSIS- Questionnaire). ANOVA statistics was utilized to find out the difference if any. All ‘F’ values are significant at 0.05 levels. It is found that there exists difference in motivation, confidence, anxiety control, mental preparation, and concentration between goal keepers, defenders, mid-fielders and forwards, among the undertake TamilNadu Physical Education and sports University inter college hockey players. Goal keeper, defenders, mid fielders and forwards are different in psychological characteristics.

Author Name : Dr. K. Rajeshkumar

Keywords: Playing-position, Psychological and hockey players.


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