Author(s): Aruna Rani

Abstract:
The purpose of the present study was to assess the changes in aggression of players prior to the competition. For above purpose sample comprised of 24 AIU Level players from two universities of Punjab namely and Guru Nanak Dev University, Punjab (12) was taken with purposive sampling technique. The age range was between 18-28 years. Aggression scale by Dr. R.L. Bhardwaj, (2008) and Self efficacy Scale by Dr. (Mrs.) G.P. Mathur and Dr. (Mrs.) Rajkumari Bhatnagar, (2012) were used to collect the data 4 Days, 2 Days, 1 Day, 2 Hours prior to competition. The data was analyzed by One way ANOVA (F ratio), to assess the significant differences between group means. F value thus obtained was tested for significance at 0.05 level of significance. It was found that level of aggression of basketball players is increased gradually prior to the competition. On the basis of results it is suggested that due consideration should be given on Self efficacy and aggression of players prior to competition as it leads them to success.

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