Psychological Competencies and 100 Meter Runner Student Athletes’ Performance

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the suitability of the theoretical model of the psychological competencies model b of the 100-meter runner  student athletes with the empirical model. This study uses a quantitative approach. Total 65 (50 men and 15 women)  100-meter runner student athletes who participated in the national athletic championships. Instruments uses the Psychological Competency Scale and time records documentation data on the results of national championships. Data analyzed using partial least square (PLS). The results of the inner model test show a Q-square value of 0.919 (> 0.00). It means that there was suitability of the theoretical model of psychological competency of 100-meter runner student athletes’ with the empirical model. The R-square value of performance is 0.881. It means that the 100-meter runner student athletes’ performance were influenced by psychological competencies by 88,1%. These findings have implications for the selection and coaching of 100-meter runner student athletes. Further research needs to design mental skills training comprehensively based on psychological competencies.