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International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences Vol. 10(6), pp. 1275 - 1283
DOI: 10.13189/saj.2022.100618
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Effects of Relaxation Exercises to Reduce Anxiety in Beginner Athletes
Nina Jermaina 1,2, Nurlan Kusmaedi 1, Amung Ma'mun 1, Vanessa Gaffar 1, Eko Purnomo 1,3,*, Eddy Marheni 3
1 Doctoral Program of Sports Education, School of Postgraduates Studies, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, 40154, West Java, Indonesia
2 Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, 25132, West Sumatra, Indonesia
3 Faculty of Sports Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, 25132, West Sumatra, Indonesia
ABSTRACT
This study was conducted to reduce the level of anxiety experienced by athletes, especially beginner athletes, who often experience excessive anxiety during matches. In this study, 2 exercise methods were used to reduce anxiety levels, 1) Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) and 2) Autogenic Relaxation (AGR). This research method uses a quasi-experimental design, using a purposive sampling technique. This study divided the groups into 2; 1) 20 athletes used the PMR method (15 males and 5 females, with a mean age of 19.2 years), and 2) 18 samples were in the AGR group (16 males and 2 females, with a mean age of 18 years). Each group will undergo a pre and post-test with the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale instrument. Based on the results of the research conducted, data were obtained stating that 1) the PMR and AGR methods both affected reducing anxiety; 2) athletes who experience decreased anxiety proven to improve the focus of athletes; 3) provide advice to teachers and coaches to reduce the anxiety of novice athletes with various other methods. This study is limited to the PMR and AGR training methods, not looking at other conditions in athletes. Furthermore, the research recommends implementing the PMR and AGR methods for a more extended period to obtain even better results. In addition, further research is also recommended for other sports.
KEYWORDS
Relaxation, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Autogenic Relaxation, Anxiety
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Nina Jermaina , Nurlan Kusmaedi , Amung Ma'mun , Vanessa Gaffar , Eko Purnomo , Eddy Marheni , "Effects of Relaxation Exercises to Reduce Anxiety in Beginner Athletes," International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, Vol. 10, No. 6, pp. 1275 - 1283, 2022. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2022.100618.
(b). APA Format:
Nina Jermaina , Nurlan Kusmaedi , Amung Ma'mun , Vanessa Gaffar , Eko Purnomo , Eddy Marheni (2022). Effects of Relaxation Exercises to Reduce Anxiety in Beginner Athletes. International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 10(6), 1275 - 1283. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2022.100618.