| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this study was to assess
relationships between aspects of self-perceived
pressure of male and female collegiate basketball
players prior to recurrent sporting events. The
research design selected was a number of replications
of a single subject case study. The Sport Pressure
Checklist was administered before the two practices
preceding a game and prior to both games in weekend
double-header conference competitions. Immediately
following a game each subject evaluated his/her
performance. The data were analysed to determine (a)
the consistency of responses of individuals over an
extended period of time, (b) possible interactions of
pressure sources within the team setting, and (c) the direct effect of one
competitive performance on pressure parameters
preceding another close competitive effort. The
subgroups of women*s starters displayed some,
significant relationships between pressure and
performance. The pressure area scores were consistent
over a four day measurement period. The amount, type,
and source of pressure for each subject was deemed to
be.unique and quite individualistic. | |
