Relationship of psychophysiological characteristics to perceived exertion and levels of anxiety in competitive swimmers
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ABSTRACT:
The relationship of psycho-physiological variables to levels of anxiety and perceived exertion in competitive swimmers were examined. Subjects (N equals 33) were tested for competitive trait anxiety by means of the Sport Competition Anxiety Test. The Edwards Personal Preference Schedule was used to obtain personality variable measures. Physiological measures including heart rate, VO2, and workload KPM were recorded during performance on a bicycle ergometer, and perceived exertion was determined by use of the Borg Scale. In order to determine if anxiety levels could be distinguished by psycho-physiological indices, subjects were classified according to anxiety score into groups of high, average, and low anxiety. Only subjects in the average anxiety group were accurately predicted according to personality variables of aggression, endurance, and achievement. Accurate predictions of average anxiety were obtained from the physiological variables obtained during submaximal workloads of 300 and 600 KPM. There was greater accountability for the dependent variable at the higher workload. Investigates the relationship of selected psychological variables and physiological variables to levels of anxiety and perceived exertion. Determines whether anxiety levels could be distinguished by psychophysiological indices. Edwards Personal Preference Schedule and the Sport Competition Anxiety Test were administered to 33 competitive swimmers. Results indicate that variables of heart rate, workload, perceived exertion, aggression, endurance, and achievement were readily discernible for athletes whose trait anxiety score was within the moderate or normal range.
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