The aim of the study was to measure the level of anxiety and self-confidence before and after competitions in artistic gymnastics. The participant was 46 gymnasts aged 15 to 27, 14 female and 32 male. Results indicate no differences in average comparing the...
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The aim of the study was to measure the level of anxiety and self-confidence before and after competitions in artistic gymnastics. The participant was 46 gymnasts aged 15 to 27, 14 female and 32 male. Results indicate no differences in average comparing the analysis of the level of cognitive anxiety, somatic anxiety, and self-confidence, between the first measure realized 30 minutes before the competition and second measure, realized when the gymnasts were fully relaxed. For the realization of the study was used formal questionnaires to collect needed data through the questionnaire (CSAI-2R; Cox et al., 2003) and other general data which was considered important for research. In order to analyze results was used concluding analyzes which show significant differences between males and females on the self-confidence, where males demonstrate a higher level of confidence while females have demonstrated a lower level of self-confidence. While, as regards somatic and cognitive anxiety there
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