Motivation and Stress in Competitive Youth Sports.

Scanlan, Tara Kost

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Publication Date: 1982-Mar

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Motivation and Stress in Competitive Youth Sports.

Scanlan, Tara Kost

Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, v53 n3 p27-28,36 Mar 1982

Performance outcomes are influenced by two psychological needs: the need to feel competent and the need to feel in control. To avoid competitive stress and create motivation, the athletic coach should: (1) take the emphasis off winning and place it on the process of skill development and improvement; and (2) encourage the athlete to set realistic performance goals. (JN)

Descriptors: Athletes, Athletics, Competence, Competition, Goal Orientation, Motivation, Performance Factors, Self Control, Self Esteem, Skill Development, Stress Variables, Teamwork, Youth

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Language: English

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