Motivational Regulations and Recovery in Olympic Wrestlers

Abstract

ABSTRACT This study explores the relationship between motivational regulations in the self-determination continuum and recovery processes in wrestlers. Such knowledge may help coaches creating and maintaining a positive climate both in training and competition, allowing better results and performances. Results indicate that both intrinsic and extrinsic motives are related to the wrestler’s recovery process, especially on personal and social characteristics. For instance, the intrinsic motivation and personal and social well-being association is r = .60, p = .05, and the introjected extrinsic motivation and personal acceptance is r = .66, p = .05. With this study, is possible to better understand wrestlers’ motivational patterns and their relationship with recovery processes, which allows coaches to better regulate athletes’ feelings of sports adhesion and belonging created within the team regarding their contribution to the recovery process.