O efeito de técnicas de relaxamento em atletas iniciantes do nado sincronizado

Abstract

The Synchronized swimming, as well as other competitive sports, can cause negative stress in athletes due to their unique characteristics and the complexity of the sport. On the other hand, the objective of the study is to identify the effects of relaxation techniques on synchronized swimmers in relation to the negative stress generated at the moment of competition of the modality. This research is characterized as an exploratory study of qualitative and quantitative approac h, with a longitudinal design. As participants of this research, there are 10 athletes starting from the synchronized team of UTFPR, with range and place between 7 and 14 years, being chosen in a direct and technical technique of synchronized swimming of UTFPR, formed by a technique and a trainee. The athletes and a technical team were evaluated through an interview as athletes were also evaluated through a questionnaire called the List of Symptoms of Pre -Competitive Stress (LSSPCI). After that, as athletes performed three months of weekly sessions of relaxation techniques, such as Jacobson muscle relaxation technique, breathing technique, fun and meditation. Following, as athletes and a technical team with re-evaluated through another interview and replication of the questionnaire for the athletes. A data analysis through a content analysis and through a statistical analysis of media, standard standard and pairing test. As a result, there was a decrease in pre-competitive symptoms reported by athletes after relaxation sessions, however, it was observed that there was a statistically significant difference only in terms of physiological. It was concluded with research, that as relaxation techniques can decrease the symptoms of precompetitive stress, improve a coexistence between them and between a technical team. Simultaneously increasing the athlete's performance during training and consequently improving performance in competitions. It was observed that the techniques for stress control can act as a strategy for intervention in stress situations and its consequences on sports performance.