Anxiety Level of Taekwondo

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Abstract

In this study we try to explore the concept of “Anxiety Level of Taekwondo” in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on “Anxiety Level of Taekwondo” and its relation with “Taekwondo”. The research also analyzes many aspects of “Anxiety Level of Taekwondo” and tries to gauge its effect on “level of performance”. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for “Anxiety Level of Taekwondo” and tries to describe the overall effect of “Anxiety Level of Taekwondo” on “performance level”.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Background of the study1

Research Aims and Objectives1

Rationale/ Nature of the study1

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW3

Theoretical framework4

Conceptual Framework6

Review of related Literature and Studies9

Foreign Studies12

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY14

Research Design14

Search technique15

Keywords used15

CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS16

Analysis16

Discussion16

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION17

Findings and Recommendations17

REFERENCES19

APPENDIX21

Questionnaire21

Psychologists` Theory of Anxiety24

Competitive Anxiety26

Taekwondo Article33

Article: Philippine taekwondo team expects to win 12 medals in Pusan AsianGames36

Difference between the conceptual and the theoretical framework37

Graphical Representation52

Chapter 1: Introduction

Background of the study

The martial arts have their beginnings in the Orient but more specifically the common styles seen in Western society are from Japan, China, and Philippine. Taekwondo, which originated in Korea more than 1000 years ago, is more sport than self-defense oriented. In 2000, Taekwondo became recognized as an official sport at the Sydney Olympics. Taekwondo is a full contact free-sparring sport which awards points for head contact. As such, there has been increased interest in injury rates in the sport, especially relating to head injuries. Although much of the research focuses on injury rates, very little examination into pre-competition habits and training has been conducted. The current authors felt that certain key areas needed to be addressed. These included training habits, injuries, dietary practices, and social support.

Research Aims and Objectives

The present research study is aiming to examine the nature and the anxiety in Philippine Taekwondo athletes, whichever in playing field or training, as well as in general assessment of characteristics upon training procedures.

Rationale/ Nature of the study

It is plausible to reason that more training should correlate with lower injury incidence, and this is supported by research indicating a significant inverse relationship between children's Taekwondo rank and their aggression. 2 Martial arts athletes practice between two to four times per week and all must demonstrate a level of proficiency to advance in rank.3 Thus, improvement of technique application in a competition setting should decrease the athlete's risk for injury during a match. However, as skill level increases, so do physical demands during combat, as well as force generated. More skilled athletes are likely to use dangerous techniques or execute fundamental ones with greater strength and speed. It is therefore also possible that injury incidence may be higher in elite athletes. Interestingly, a recent study of karate injuries found that injury incidence increased with competitor rank, and with number of years practicing

Chapter 2: Literature Review

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art practiced in over 184 countries. The sport gained full medal status at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia,1 and draws participants of all ages due to its perceived ...