EVOLUTION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS IN KIDS BASKETBALL PLAYERS DURING A COMPETITION SEASON

Abstract

Constanza Pujals y Pablo Jodra

The aim of this study with descriptive characteristics is to analyze the effect of a program of psychological training on two kids basketball teams. Twenty-three players have participated in this investigation. The instrument used was the Test of Psychological Characteristics of Sports Performance (Test de CaracterÃ?Æ?Ã?­sticas PsicolÃ?Æ?Ã?³gicas en el Rendimiento Deportivo-CPRD , Gimeno, Buceta and Perez-Llantada, 2001). It was administered in two stages, at the beginning of the season and at the end of the season. The results show a positive evolution of the psycho-logical characteristics analyzed in all athletes participating in the study.