The Influence of Swimming Athletes’ Burnout on Their Sports Participation Motivation in Hunan, China

Objective:This study aims to explore the effect of swimming athletes’burnout on their sports motivation in Hunan University,China.It seeks to understand how burnout influences various motivational factors,providing insights for optimizing swimming sports courses and enhancing student participation.Method:Employing random sampling,the study surveyed 260 swimming athletes from Hunan University.The research utilized a questionnaire divided into three parts:demographic information,the Athlete Burnout Questionnaire(ABQ),and the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory(IMI).Pearson’s r correlation analysis was conducted using SPSS to examine the relationships between burnout dimensions and motivational factors.Results:The study found significant correlations between a reduced sense of accomplishment and various motivational dimensions,including“interest/enjoyment,”“perceived competence,”“perceived choice,”and particularly“perceived tension.”Physical exhaustion showed a significant correlation only with“perceived tension,”indicating a strong link between psychological stress and physical fatigue.Sports devaluation was significantly correlated with“perceived tension,”suggesting that psychological stress impacts athletes’valuation of their sport.Conclusion:The findings highlight the complex interplay between burnout and motivation in swimming athletes.Psychological stress,as indicated by“perceived tension,”emerges as a key factor influencing both the physical and emotional aspects of burnout.The study underscores the need for holistic training approaches that balance physical training with psychological well-being,personalized coaching,and supportive environments to enhance intrinsic motivation and manage stress effectively.

Impact of Sports Participation on Intelligence among Boys of Age 14 -17 Years

Sports are a meaningful context in which many young people participate,and youth sports teams may be a viable way to promote optimal development.Sports comprises all forms of physical activities that contribute to physical fitness,mental well-being and social interaction.Participation in sport improves the development of peer relationships,establishes the notion of trust and builds teamwork skills.The purpose of this study was to see the impact of sports participation on intelligence among boys.The present study was conducted on 300 male subjects between age group 14 and 17 years.Subjects were divided into following three groups(Group 1-Team Sports Group,Group 2-Individual Sports Group,Group 3-Non-participant Group)using a questionnaire for Sports Activity participation survey.Each group has 100 students.To assess intelligence of the selected subjects,verbal intelligence test prepared by Dr.P.Srinivasan was adopted.Appropriate tool was used to assess the parameters.The results show that majority i.e.64.7%of the subjects were found to be average intelligent and 22.7 superiorly intelligent.It was revealed that sports participation has no association withrelation to intelligence(IQ)and revealed that there was no significant effect found on intelligence level of the subjects who participated in sports as well as the non-participants.

Associations between extracurricular activity participation and health-related variables in underrepresented children

Background:Children from underrepresented populations exhibit low levels of physical activity(PA),diet quality,and health-related quality of life(QoL),but participation in extracurricular activities may positively impact these health outcomes.Purpose:To examine differences in PA,dietary behavior,and QoL in underrepresented children by extracurricular activity dose(0,1,≥2)and type(sports,dance/martial arts,art/music).Methods:Children(N=754;Grades 4–6)completed the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children,KidsScreen-27(QoL),and the School Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey and self-reported extracurricular activity participation.One-way MANOVA tests were used in this analysis.Results:Individuals participating in 1 and≥2 activities(p<0.001),sport/dance/martial arts(p<0.001),and art/music(p=0.029)had higher PA than non-participants.Those participating in≥2 activities reported higher fruit intake compared to 1 activity and non-participants(p=0.009;p<0.001,respectively).Participants with≥2 activities reported higher parent-and peer-related QoL compared to non-participants(p=0.001;p=0.025,respectively).Conclusions:Extracurricular activity participation was positively associated with health behaviors in underrepresented children.Schools may be encouraged to allocate some of their resources to extracurricular activity programing.