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Anxiety As Predictor of Success Among Young Judokas

The main objective of this study was to assess the correlation of precompetition anxiety with success in the competition for younger cadet judokas. The sample consisted of 23 subjects, of average age 15±1.5 years. The sample of variables was composed of two predictor variables: heart rate at rest, heart rate immediately before the fight and three criterion variables: number of wins, the number of defeats, and placement in the competition. By calculating the difference between the pulse immediately after the fight and resting heart rate, a new variable was obtained, which can be considered as a quantification of physiological excitation in subjects. Linear correlation analysis showed statistically significant negative correlation between the number of wins and physiological excitation. It can be concluded that the subjects had more wins in the observed competition when the difference between resting heart rate and pulse just before the fight was lower.

combat sport; success; psychological characetristics

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