Okçuluk, yüksek konsantrasyon ve odaklanma gerektiren bir spor dalıdır. Dolayısıyla, sporcuların psikolojik durumları ve fizyolojik yanıtları, performanslarını doğrudan etkileyebilir.Bu çalışmanın amacı; elit okçularda antrenman ve yarışma öncesi kalp atım hızı değişkenliği (KAHD)ve yarışma kaygı düzeyleri arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesidir. Çalışmanın örneklem grubunu 2024 Salon Türkiye Şampiyonası’nda yarışan 18 elit okçu (n=11 erkek, n=7 kadın; yaş ort: 18,44 ± 1,38 yıl) oluşturmuştur. Sporcuların KAHD ve kaygı ölçümleri antrenman ve müsabaka öncesi olmak üzere iki farklı koşulda kaydedilmiştir. KAHD ölçümleri EKG tabanlı nabız ölçer bir göğüs bandı (Polar H10) ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Beş dakikalık ölçümler sonucu elde edilen veriler Elite HRV programı aracılığıyla standart KAHD parametrelerine dönüştürülmüştür. Yarışma kaygı düzeyi ise Yarışma Durumluk Kaygı Envanteri-2 (CSAI-2) ile belirlenmiştir. Çalışma hipotezlerine uygun olarak Pearson korelasyon ve bağımlı örneklem t-testi analizleri uygulanmıştır. Antrenman öncesi KAHD parametreleri ile CSAI-2 alt boyutları arasında bir ilişki gözlenmezken (p>0,05), yarışma öncesi düşük frekans ile yüksek frekans arasındaki oran (LF/HF) değeri ile bedensel kaygı alt boyutu arasında ilişki olduğu görülmüştür (p<0,05). CSAI-2’ye ilişkin bilişsel kaygı, bedensel kaygı ve kendine güven alt boyutlarında antrenman ve yarışma öncesi değerler karşılaştırıldığında istatistiki bir farklılık olmadığı görülmüştür (p>0,05).KAHD parametrelerinden, RR aralığı, kalp atım sayısı (HR) ve HRmin değerlerinde yarışma ve antrenman öncesi değerler arasında fark olduğu tespit edilmiştir (p<0,05). Sonuç olarak, elit okçularda yarışma öncesi fizyolojik ve psikolojik durum arasındaki bir etkileşim olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca yarışma öncesi fizyolojik yanıtların antrenmana göre farklılaştığı ve yarışmanın bir stresör görevi gördüğü anlaşılmıştır. Elit düzeyde yarışan okçularda stres yönetimi için psikolojik destek, gevşeme teknikleri ve biyolojik geri bildirim gibi yöntemlerinin kullanımı önerilebilir.
Arruda, A. F., Aoki, M. S., Freitas, C. G., Drago, G., Oliveira, R., Crewther, B. T., & Moreira, A. (2014). Influence of competition playing venue on the hormonal responses, state anxiety and perception of effort in elite basketball athletes. Physiology & Behavior, 130, 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2014.03.007
Ayuso-Moreno, R., Fuentes-García, J. P., Collado-Mateo, D., & Villafaina, S. (2020). Heart rate variability and pre-competitive anxiety according to the demanding level of the match in female soccer athletes. Physiology & behavior, 222, 112926. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2020.112926
Bird, E. I. (1987). Psychophysiological processes during rifle shooting. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 18(1), 9–18.
Blásquez, J. C. C., Font, G. R., & Ortís, L. C. (2009). Heart-rate variability and precompetitive anxiety in swimmers. Psicothema, 21(4), 531-536.
Carrillo, A. E., Christodoulou, V. X., Koutedakis, Y., & Flouris, A. D. (2011). Autonomic nervous system modulation during an archery competition in novice and experienced adolescent archers. Journal of sports sciences, 29(9), 913-917. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2011 .568514
Chaabène, H., Hellara, I., Ghali, F. B., Franchini, E., Neffati, F., Tabben, M., ... & Hachana, Y. (2016). Physiological stress and performance analysis to karate combat. J Sports Med Phys Fitness, 56(10), 1125-1131.
Correia, M. E., & Rosado, A. F. (2018). Fear of failure and anxiety in sport. Análise Psicológica, 36(1), 75-86. https://doi.org/10.14417/ap.1193
Çakır, B., Kasımay, Ö., Kolgazi, M., Ersoy, Y., Ercan, F., & Yeğen, B. Ç. (2010). Stress‐induced multiple organ damage in rats is ameliorated by the antioxidant and anxiolytic effects of regular exercise. Cell biochemistry and function, 28(6), 469-479. https://doi.org/10.1002/cbf.1679
Dal, N., Tok, S., Balıkçı, İ., Yılmaz, S. E., & Binboğa, E. (2024). Comparison of Heart Rate Variability Psychological Responses and Performance in Virtual and Real Archery. Brain and Behavior, 14(10), e70070. https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.70070
Diotaiuti, P., Corrado, S., Mancone, S., Falese, L., Dominski, F. H., & Andrade, A. (2021). An exploratory pilot study on choking episodes in archery. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 585477. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.585477
Fernández-Fernández, J., Boullosa, D. A., Sanz-Rivas, D., Abreu, L., Filaire, E., & Mendez-Villanueva, A. (2015). Psychophysiological stress responses during training and competition in young female competitive tennis players. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 36(01), 22-28. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1384544
Filaire, E., Alix, D., Ferrand, C., & Verger, M. (2009). Psychophysiological stress in tennis players during the first single match of a tournament. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 34(1), 150-157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2008.08.022
Fuller, B. F. (1992). The effects of stress-anxiety and coping styles on heart rate variability. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 12(1), 81-86. https://doi.org/10.1016/0167-8760(92)90045-D
Guyton, A.C., & Hall, J.E. (2006) Textbook of Medical Physiology Elsevier Saunder, Philadelphia.
Hanton, S., Jones, G., & Mullen, R. (2000). Intensity and direction of competitive state anxiety as interpreted by rugby players and rifle shooters. Perceptual and motor skills, 90(2), 513-521. https://doi.org/10.2466/pms.2000.90.2.513
Helin, P., Sihvonen, T., & Hänninen, O. (1987). Timing of the triggering action of shooting in relation to the cardiac cycle. British journal of sports medicine, 21(1), 33-36. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.21.1.33
Humaid, H. (2014). Influence of arm muscle strength, draw length and archery technique on archery achievement. Asian Social Science, 10(5), 28.
Iellamo, F., Pigozzi, F., Spataro, A., Lucini, D., & Pagani, M. (2004). T-wave and heart rate variability changes to assess training in world-class athletes. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 36(8), 1342-1346. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.MSS.0000135796.75091.8A
Karadağ (2022). Çocuk Sporcuların Durumluk Kaygı Düzeylerinin Kalp Atım Hızı Değişkeni ile İncelenmesi [Yayımlanmamış Yüksek Lisans Tezi]. Akdeniz Üniversitesi.
Kim, K. J., Chung, J. W., Park, S., & Shin, J. T. (2009). Psychophysiological stress response during competition between elite and non-elite Korean junior golfers. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 30(07), 503-508. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0029-1202338
Koruç, Z. (1998). CSAI-2’nin Türkiye uyarlaması, ön çalışma I. Spor Bilimleri V. Kongresi, Hacettepe Üniversitesi, Ankara.
Konttinen, N., & Lyytinen, H. (1992). Physiology of preparation: Brain slow waves, heart rate, and respiration preceding triggering in rifle shooting. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 23(2), 110–127.
Kuru, E. (2000). Sporda psikoloji. Gazi Üniversitesi İletişim Fakültesi Basımevi.
Landers, D. M., Qi, W. M., & Courtet, P. (1985). Peripheral narrowing among experienced and inexperienced rifle shooters under low-and high-stress conditions. Research quarterly for exercise and sport, 56(2), 122-130. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701367.1985.10608446
Lo, C. T., Huang, S. H., & Hung, T. M. (2008). A study of the relationship between heart rate variability and archery performance. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 69(3), 276.
McCraty, R., Atkinson, M., Tomasino, D., & Stuppy, W. P. (2001). Analysis of twenty-four hour heart rate variability in patients with panic disorder. Biological psychology, 56(2), 131-150. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0301-0511(01)00074-6
Martens, R., Burton, D., Vealey, R., Bump, L., Smith, D., & Martens, R. (1990). Development of the CSAI-2. Competitive anxiety in sport, 127-140.
Mateo, M., Blasco-Lafarga, C., Martínez-Navarro, I., Guzmán, J. F., & Zabala, M. (2012). Heart rate variability and pre-competitive anxiety in BMX discipline. European journal of applied physiology, 112, 113-123. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-011-1962-8
Milavić, B., Jurko, D., & Grgantov, Z. (2013). Relations of competitive state anxiety and efficacy of young volleyball players. Collegium antropologicum, 37(2), 83-92.
Parrado, E., Cervantes, J., Pintanel, M., Rodas, G., & Capdevila, L. (2010). Perceived tiredness and heart rate variability in relation to overload during a field hockey world cup. Perceptual and motor skills, 110(3), 699-713. https://doi.org/10.2466/pms.110.3.699-7
Petrov, L., Alexandrova, A., & Chanev, S. (2015). Heart rate variability in experimental model of competitive stress in handball. International Journal of Sport Studies, 5(11), 1194-1202.
Picabea, J. M., Cámara, J., & Yanci, J. (2021). Physical fitness profiling of national category table tennis players: Implication for health and performance. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(17), 9362. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18179362
Portillo, M. D. G. G., Ceberino, J. M. G., Rocha, J. R., Godoy, S. J. I., & Molina, S. F. (2022). Estudio de tres programas de intervención para la enseñanza del baloncesto en edad escolar. Un estudio de casos. E-Balonmano. com: Revista de Ciencias del Deporte, 18(2), 127-148.
Robazza, C., Bortoli, L., & Nougier, V. (1999). Emotions, heart rate and performance in archery: A case study. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 39(2), 169.
Souza, R. A., Beltran, O. A., Zapata, D. M., Silva, E., Freitas, W. Z., Junior, R. V., ... & Higino, W. P. (2019). Heart rate variability, salivary cortisol and competitive state anxiety responses during pre-competition and pre-training moments. Biology of sport, 36(1), 39-46. https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2019.81634
Spielberger, C. D., Gorsuch, R. L., & Lushene, R. E. (1970). Stai. Manual for the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (Self Evaluation Questionnaire). Palo Alto California: Consulting Psychologist, 22, 1-24.
Tarvainen, M. P., & Niskanen, J. P. (2012). Kubios HRV (Version 2.2). Biosignal Analysis and Medical Imaging Group, Department of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland.
Tinazci, C. (2001) The Analysis of Shooting Dynamics in Archery [Unpublishing Doctoral Thesis]. Hacettepe University.
Tremayne, P., & Barry, R. J. (2001). Elite pistol shooters: physiological patterning of best vs. worst shots. International journal of psychophysiology, 41(1), 19-29. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0167-8760(00)00175-6
Wang, M. Q., & Landers, D. M. (1986, July). Cardiac response and hemispheric differentiation during archery performance-a psychophysiological investigation of attention. In Psychophysiology, 23(4), 469.
Watkins, L. L., Grossman, P., Krishnan, R., & Sherwood, A. (1998). Anxiety and vagal control of heart rate. Psychosomatic medicine, 60(4), 498-502.
Woodman, T. I. M., & Hardy, L. E. W. (2003). The relative impact of cognitive anxiety and self-confidence upon sport performance: A meta-analysis. Journal of sports sciences, 21(6), 443-457. https://doi.org/10.1080/0264041031000101809
Investigation of Heart Rate Variability and Anxiety Levels in Elite Archers During Training and Competition
Year 2025,
Volume: 7 Issue: 1, 112 - 120, 28.03.2025
Archery is a sportthatdemandshighlevels of concentrationandfocus, meaningthatathletes' psychologicalstateandphysiologicalresponses can directlyinfluencetheirperformance. Theaim of thisstudywastoexaminetherelationshipbetweenheart rate variability (HRV) andcompetitionanxietylevels in elite archersbeforetrainingandcompetition. Thesampleconsisted of 18 elite archers (n=11 male, n=7 female; meanage: 18.44 ± 1.38 years), whocompeted in the 2024 IndoorTurkishChampionships. HRV andanxietymeasurementswererecorded in two conditions: beforetrainingandcompetition. HRV wasassessedusing an ECG-basedheart rate monitorcheststrap (Polar H10), andfive-minutemeasurementswereprocessedintostandard HRV parametersusingthe Elite HRV program. CompetitionanxietywasevaluatedusingtheCompetitionStateAnxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2). Pearsoncorrelationandpairedsample t-testswereusedtoanalyzethedata. No correlationwasfoundbetweenpre-training HRV parametersand CSAI-2 sub-dimensions (p>0.05), but a significantcorrelationwasobservedbetweenthepre-competitionlowfrequencytohighfrequencyratio (LF/HF) andsomaticanxiety (p<0.05). Whenpre-trainingandpre-competition CSAI-2 sub-dimensions (cognitiveanxiety, somaticanxiety, and self-confidence) werecompared, nosignificantdifferenceswerefound (p>0.05). However, differenceswereobserved in RR interval, heart rate (HR), andHRminbetweenpre-competitionandpre-trainingmeasurements (p<0.05). Inconclusion, an interactionbetweenphysiologicalandpsychologicalstateswasfoundbeforecompetition in elite archers. Itwasalsoobservedthatphysiologicalresponsespriortocompetitiondifferedfromthoseduringtraining, suggestingthatcompetitionserves as a stressor. Theuse of psychologicalsupport, relaxationtechniques, andbiofeedbackmethodsforstressmanagement in elite archers is recommended.
Arruda, A. F., Aoki, M. S., Freitas, C. G., Drago, G., Oliveira, R., Crewther, B. T., & Moreira, A. (2014). Influence of competition playing venue on the hormonal responses, state anxiety and perception of effort in elite basketball athletes. Physiology & Behavior, 130, 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2014.03.007
Ayuso-Moreno, R., Fuentes-García, J. P., Collado-Mateo, D., & Villafaina, S. (2020). Heart rate variability and pre-competitive anxiety according to the demanding level of the match in female soccer athletes. Physiology & behavior, 222, 112926. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2020.112926
Bird, E. I. (1987). Psychophysiological processes during rifle shooting. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 18(1), 9–18.
Blásquez, J. C. C., Font, G. R., & Ortís, L. C. (2009). Heart-rate variability and precompetitive anxiety in swimmers. Psicothema, 21(4), 531-536.
Carrillo, A. E., Christodoulou, V. X., Koutedakis, Y., & Flouris, A. D. (2011). Autonomic nervous system modulation during an archery competition in novice and experienced adolescent archers. Journal of sports sciences, 29(9), 913-917. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2011 .568514
Chaabène, H., Hellara, I., Ghali, F. B., Franchini, E., Neffati, F., Tabben, M., ... & Hachana, Y. (2016). Physiological stress and performance analysis to karate combat. J Sports Med Phys Fitness, 56(10), 1125-1131.
Correia, M. E., & Rosado, A. F. (2018). Fear of failure and anxiety in sport. Análise Psicológica, 36(1), 75-86. https://doi.org/10.14417/ap.1193
Çakır, B., Kasımay, Ö., Kolgazi, M., Ersoy, Y., Ercan, F., & Yeğen, B. Ç. (2010). Stress‐induced multiple organ damage in rats is ameliorated by the antioxidant and anxiolytic effects of regular exercise. Cell biochemistry and function, 28(6), 469-479. https://doi.org/10.1002/cbf.1679
Dal, N., Tok, S., Balıkçı, İ., Yılmaz, S. E., & Binboğa, E. (2024). Comparison of Heart Rate Variability Psychological Responses and Performance in Virtual and Real Archery. Brain and Behavior, 14(10), e70070. https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.70070
Diotaiuti, P., Corrado, S., Mancone, S., Falese, L., Dominski, F. H., & Andrade, A. (2021). An exploratory pilot study on choking episodes in archery. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 585477. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.585477
Fernández-Fernández, J., Boullosa, D. A., Sanz-Rivas, D., Abreu, L., Filaire, E., & Mendez-Villanueva, A. (2015). Psychophysiological stress responses during training and competition in young female competitive tennis players. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 36(01), 22-28. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0034-1384544
Filaire, E., Alix, D., Ferrand, C., & Verger, M. (2009). Psychophysiological stress in tennis players during the first single match of a tournament. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 34(1), 150-157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2008.08.022
Fuller, B. F. (1992). The effects of stress-anxiety and coping styles on heart rate variability. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 12(1), 81-86. https://doi.org/10.1016/0167-8760(92)90045-D
Guyton, A.C., & Hall, J.E. (2006) Textbook of Medical Physiology Elsevier Saunder, Philadelphia.
Hanton, S., Jones, G., & Mullen, R. (2000). Intensity and direction of competitive state anxiety as interpreted by rugby players and rifle shooters. Perceptual and motor skills, 90(2), 513-521. https://doi.org/10.2466/pms.2000.90.2.513
Helin, P., Sihvonen, T., & Hänninen, O. (1987). Timing of the triggering action of shooting in relation to the cardiac cycle. British journal of sports medicine, 21(1), 33-36. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.21.1.33
Humaid, H. (2014). Influence of arm muscle strength, draw length and archery technique on archery achievement. Asian Social Science, 10(5), 28.
Iellamo, F., Pigozzi, F., Spataro, A., Lucini, D., & Pagani, M. (2004). T-wave and heart rate variability changes to assess training in world-class athletes. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 36(8), 1342-1346. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.MSS.0000135796.75091.8A
Karadağ (2022). Çocuk Sporcuların Durumluk Kaygı Düzeylerinin Kalp Atım Hızı Değişkeni ile İncelenmesi [Yayımlanmamış Yüksek Lisans Tezi]. Akdeniz Üniversitesi.
Kim, K. J., Chung, J. W., Park, S., & Shin, J. T. (2009). Psychophysiological stress response during competition between elite and non-elite Korean junior golfers. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 30(07), 503-508. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0029-1202338
Koruç, Z. (1998). CSAI-2’nin Türkiye uyarlaması, ön çalışma I. Spor Bilimleri V. Kongresi, Hacettepe Üniversitesi, Ankara.
Konttinen, N., & Lyytinen, H. (1992). Physiology of preparation: Brain slow waves, heart rate, and respiration preceding triggering in rifle shooting. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 23(2), 110–127.
Kuru, E. (2000). Sporda psikoloji. Gazi Üniversitesi İletişim Fakültesi Basımevi.
Landers, D. M., Qi, W. M., & Courtet, P. (1985). Peripheral narrowing among experienced and inexperienced rifle shooters under low-and high-stress conditions. Research quarterly for exercise and sport, 56(2), 122-130. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701367.1985.10608446
Lo, C. T., Huang, S. H., & Hung, T. M. (2008). A study of the relationship between heart rate variability and archery performance. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 69(3), 276.
McCraty, R., Atkinson, M., Tomasino, D., & Stuppy, W. P. (2001). Analysis of twenty-four hour heart rate variability in patients with panic disorder. Biological psychology, 56(2), 131-150. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0301-0511(01)00074-6
Martens, R., Burton, D., Vealey, R., Bump, L., Smith, D., & Martens, R. (1990). Development of the CSAI-2. Competitive anxiety in sport, 127-140.
Mateo, M., Blasco-Lafarga, C., Martínez-Navarro, I., Guzmán, J. F., & Zabala, M. (2012). Heart rate variability and pre-competitive anxiety in BMX discipline. European journal of applied physiology, 112, 113-123. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-011-1962-8
Milavić, B., Jurko, D., & Grgantov, Z. (2013). Relations of competitive state anxiety and efficacy of young volleyball players. Collegium antropologicum, 37(2), 83-92.
Parrado, E., Cervantes, J., Pintanel, M., Rodas, G., & Capdevila, L. (2010). Perceived tiredness and heart rate variability in relation to overload during a field hockey world cup. Perceptual and motor skills, 110(3), 699-713. https://doi.org/10.2466/pms.110.3.699-7
Petrov, L., Alexandrova, A., & Chanev, S. (2015). Heart rate variability in experimental model of competitive stress in handball. International Journal of Sport Studies, 5(11), 1194-1202.
Picabea, J. M., Cámara, J., & Yanci, J. (2021). Physical fitness profiling of national category table tennis players: Implication for health and performance. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(17), 9362. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18179362
Portillo, M. D. G. G., Ceberino, J. M. G., Rocha, J. R., Godoy, S. J. I., & Molina, S. F. (2022). Estudio de tres programas de intervención para la enseñanza del baloncesto en edad escolar. Un estudio de casos. E-Balonmano. com: Revista de Ciencias del Deporte, 18(2), 127-148.
Robazza, C., Bortoli, L., & Nougier, V. (1999). Emotions, heart rate and performance in archery: A case study. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 39(2), 169.
Souza, R. A., Beltran, O. A., Zapata, D. M., Silva, E., Freitas, W. Z., Junior, R. V., ... & Higino, W. P. (2019). Heart rate variability, salivary cortisol and competitive state anxiety responses during pre-competition and pre-training moments. Biology of sport, 36(1), 39-46. https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2019.81634
Spielberger, C. D., Gorsuch, R. L., & Lushene, R. E. (1970). Stai. Manual for the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (Self Evaluation Questionnaire). Palo Alto California: Consulting Psychologist, 22, 1-24.
Tarvainen, M. P., & Niskanen, J. P. (2012). Kubios HRV (Version 2.2). Biosignal Analysis and Medical Imaging Group, Department of Applied Physics, University of Eastern Finland.
Tinazci, C. (2001) The Analysis of Shooting Dynamics in Archery [Unpublishing Doctoral Thesis]. Hacettepe University.
Tremayne, P., & Barry, R. J. (2001). Elite pistol shooters: physiological patterning of best vs. worst shots. International journal of psychophysiology, 41(1), 19-29. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0167-8760(00)00175-6
Wang, M. Q., & Landers, D. M. (1986, July). Cardiac response and hemispheric differentiation during archery performance-a psychophysiological investigation of attention. In Psychophysiology, 23(4), 469.
Watkins, L. L., Grossman, P., Krishnan, R., & Sherwood, A. (1998). Anxiety and vagal control of heart rate. Psychosomatic medicine, 60(4), 498-502.
Woodman, T. I. M., & Hardy, L. E. W. (2003). The relative impact of cognitive anxiety and self-confidence upon sport performance: A meta-analysis. Journal of sports sciences, 21(6), 443-457. https://doi.org/10.1080/0264041031000101809
Aksüy, M., & Makaracı, M. (2025). Elit Okçularda Antrenman ve yarışma Öncesinde Kalp Atım Hızı Değişkenliği ile Kaygı Düzeylerinin İncelenmesi. Journal of Sport for All and Recreation, 7(1), 112-120. https://doi.org/10.56639/jsar.1635736