COMPARISON OF STATE AND TRAIT ANXIETY LEVELS OF INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM ATHLETES BEFORE AND AFTER COMPETITION

This research aims to investigate the pre-game mood and trait anxiety levels of individual and team athletes. The research found that those involved in solitary sports had significantly higher levels of pre-game state and trait anxiety than those participating in team sports. Each athlete's achievements and psychological profile are distinct. All athletes, coaches, and management must acknowledge the need for psychological support, which is as vital as training. Anxiety, a psychological component influencing athletic achievement, may be regarded as one of the fundamental human emotions.