El estado de ánimo en los futbolistas titulares y suplentes del equipo de fútbol profesional Aviced fc, en etapa competitiva

Abstract

The present titling work focuses on revealing the mood of the players of the professional football team AVICED FC, with the purpose of comparing whether there is a clear distinction between the mood of the starting and substitute players, as well as their influence on performance. The population is made up of 180 players from the eight categories of the club, having as its main category the Promotion of Ecuadorian Football in the city of Cuenca, Ecuador, made up of 25 players between 11 starters and 14 substitutes who correspond to the study sample. The research is of a descriptive type of cross-section, with a mixed approach. The test players were evaluated using the reduced version of the Profile of Mood State, with a 38-item version that analyzes the variables tension, depression, anger, vigor, fatigue and confusion. Through the comparison and analysis of the results obtained in this study, it was possible to verify the existence of a variability between the mood and the influence on the competitive participation of the starting and substitute players in key moments of the championship. These results help coaches to create better conditions, and in this way improve the preparation and performance of players in training and competitions.