Learning Human Capital in Sport Career: An Anxiety and Performance

Abstract

Understanding human capital in sports is not a new thing, in fact it needs to be studied from time to time. The purpose is to find the best practices to improve sports performance among athletes. The stable development of sports will increase the demand of a career in sports. Therefore, the aim of this study is to identify the level of trait anxiety and momentary anxiety among athletes as a sports career. In addition, the study also examines the extent to which trait anxiety and momentary anxiety affect athletes' sports performance as a sports career. This study uses a survey design with a mixed research approach. Questionnaires and structured protocol questions are used as research tools. The research sample involved is sports athletes in the state of Selangor. The research data obtained quantitatively and qualitatively were analyzed using descriptive statistics (percentage) and thematic analysis. The findings reveal the existence of trait anxiety and momentary anxiety among athletes. Findings also found three factors that cause athletes' anxiety about performance and the development of their sports careers. The results of the study can be used as a guide for trainers, coaches and sports intervention makers in planning the psychological management of athletes in sports, games and careers.