In collaboration with Payame Noor University and Scientific Association of Sports Management of Iran

Document Type : Research Paper

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The purpose of this study is Comparison and determination of  psychological profiles of Iran’s elite male judoka in three age categories of cadets , juniors and seniors for talent identification and development in Judo. three goup of elite athletic, cadets
(N =68), juniors (N=82), seniors(N=68)  who voluntairly participated ,were examined by the questioner of  SASI.
the finding revealed that not statistically significantly differ on six psychological factors of motivation , concentration , goal setting , imagery , self control and self confidence between grops.the psychological profiles of cadets , juniors, seniors  shows that highest scores on the motiviation,goal setteting and self- confidence.
   In conclusion , this study shows a profile of psychological aspect of Iranian elite level male Judokas which can be considered as a valuable model in talent identification and development in Judo.

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