Impact of Anxiety on the Performance of University Athletes

Abstract

The study aims to evaluate the "Impact of Anxiety on the Performance of university athletes" within the Islamia University of Bahawalpur. It meticulously examines the intricate nexus between anxiety and performance across a spectrum of sports and games among university athletes. The study's objectives encompass a thorough exploration of the influence of anxiety on the performance of university athletes and a discerning identification of the factors contributing to anxiety within the domain of sports. Additionally, the research delves into the efficacy of coping strategies in the nuanced landscape of anxiety management.

The study is underpinned by a robust conceptual framework, meticulously delineating research objectives and formulating pertinent research questions. The paramount significance of this study lies in its potential to enhance the scholarly understanding of the profound impact of anxiety on sports participation. Consequently, it offers invaluable insights for coaches and athletes, enabling the efficacious mitigation of challenges arising from anxiety. Methodologically, data are acquired through a comprehensive questionnaire administered to a cohort of 100 university athletes, with ensuing statistical analyses systematically scrutinizing the formulated research hypotheses. The empirical findings underscore a statistically significant relationship between anxiety and player performance, thereby substantiating the alternative hypothesis. The study concludes with the assertion that anxiety exhibits variable effects on performance contingent upon diverse factors. Limitations inherent in the study include the constrained sample size and the delimited geographic scope of the research. In sum, this scholarly endeavor significantly contributes to the extant literature on anxiety in sports, proffering practical implications of substantial import for athletes and sports professionals alike.