Sport Orientation of Wheelchair Basketball Athletes

Authors

  • Georgia Magouritsa University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Dimitrios Kokaridas University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Maria Hassadra University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Stefanos Perkos University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Stylianos Tsapatos University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Andreas Davos University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science

Keywords:

sport orientation, wheelchair basketball, athletes

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine sport motivation of wheelchair basketball athletes in terms of win orientation, goal orientation and competitiveness. Participants were 45 male wheelchair basketball players from different teams of the Greek National Championship. They completed the Sport Orientation Questionnaire (Gill & Deeter, 1988), which assesses scores for three factors: competitiveness, goal orientation and win orientation. The results of the study revealed low levels of competitiveness and goal orientation along with a moderate level of win orientation. Based on the findings concerning sport orientation of wheelchair basketball athletes, further recommendations were made for the formulation of more effective goal-setting programs.

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Published

2004-06-15

How to Cite

Magouritsa Γ., Kokaridas ∆ηµήτριος, Hassadra Μ., Perkos Σ., Tsapatos Σ., & Davos Α. (2004). Sport Orientation of Wheelchair Basketball Athletes. Inquiries in Physical Education and Sport, 2(1), 67–72. Retrieved from https://journals.lib.uth.gr/index.php/inquiries/article/view/1032

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2004)

Section

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