The usage of cognitive, somatic and negative coping strategies by Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) athletes

• Main Authors: Parnabas, Vincent, Mahamood, Yahaya, Parnabas, Julinamary, Abdullah, Nagoor Meera
• Format: Article
• Published: SCIENCEDOMAIN international 2014
• Subjects: BF Psychology; GV Recreation Leisure
• Online Access: http://repo.uum.edu.my/19113/; http://doi.org/10.9734/BJESBS/2014/5659
• Institution: Universiti Utara Malaysia

Background of the Study: Ability to cope with pressure and anxiety to increase performance is an integral part of sports.There is considerable evidence in support of the relationship between anxiety and coping strategies and performance of athletes.Coping strategies can be divided into cognitive, so...