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Differences In Performance Anxiety Between Expert And Amateur Dressage Riders, Hanna E. Benne
Differences In Performance Anxiety Between Expert And Amateur Dressage Riders, Hanna E. Benne
Honors Undergraduate Theses
Performance anxiety is a challenge most individuals in a sport face. From experts to novices in dressage, various individuals attempt to find harmony between horse and rider. Performance is a large part of dressage sport riding. This thesis will examine the following topics: the differences in expert and amateurs’ performance anxiety; the anxiety level of an expert or amateur who has been involved in a sport related injury; if the individual has a neurotic personality, whether more performance anxiety may occur while riding. A Mini IPIP five-factor personality test, Sports anxiety scale, Sports injury anxiety scales, and dressage questionnaires will …