Comparative Study of Anxiety Levels of Selected Weightlighters and Judokas in Rivers State, Nigeria

Abstract

The comparative study of anxiety level of weightlifters and judokas in Rivers State was carried out utilizing the Cognitive Somatic Anxiety Questionnaire (CSAQ).  A 14-item inventory designed to assess trait and general anxiety in sport.  A total of 50 sample subjects were utilized, 30 males and 20 females in the two sport.  Scoring was done utilizing the instructions on the questionnaire.  The mean, standard deviation and t-test statistical techniques were utilized in analyzing the data obtained.  The study found high anxiety levels in the subjects utilized in both sport.  However male and female judokas exhibited higher levels of anxiety than male and female weightlifters.  Such anxiety traits are worrying, apprehension, nervousness etc.No significant differences were found between the two sport groups among males and females.  The study recommends that studies of anxiety levels of athletes should be carried out in more sporting activities in the country to determine the level so as to devise scientific means of handling such anxiety in athletes.

Keywords: Nervousness, Apprehension, Jittering, Performance Anxiety