Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study is to introduce and evaluate the effect of the “Athlete Mindset Program (AMP)” on sports injury anxiety and athletic coping skills among U-16 football players. Material and Methods: A total of 40 participants attended the 10-week anxiety management training program, which the authors entitled the ‘Athlete Mindset Program’. The effect of the program was evaluated with “Sport Injury Anxiety Scale (SIAS)’ and ‘Athletic Coping Skills Inventory (ACSI)’ before and after the implementations. Results: The AMP reduced sports injury anxiety and improved athletic coping skills of U-16 football players. Conclusion: The AMP holds the potential of coping with injury anxiety by improving athletes’ coping skills.
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