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 ...