Estrategias Psicológicas para el incremento de motivación en niñas basquetbolistas de 8 a 12 años del norte de Guayaquil

Abstract

This work of systematization of experiences addresses the psychological intervention carried out with the women's basketball team "Gladiadores", located in the north of Guayaquil made up of girls from 8 to 12 years old. Where the initial problem revealed a sports environment characterized by the mechanization of training and an imposed discipline, due to factors that initially observed that generated pre-competitive anxiety, so the lack of motivation was at risk. The central objective of the intervention was to transform the training dynamics, promoting a conscious discipline through the strengthening of intrinsic motivation. The methodology was framed in a qualitative and participatory approach, implementing innovative playful strategies such as the "timeline", "The mailbox of emotions" and internal dialogue where it allows the athletes to perform well in training and matches. The results showed that when working with the team and satisfying the psychological needs of autonomy, the athletes transitioned from a behavioral regulation to an autonomous regulation, that is, "striving for enjoyment", a significant group improvement and a reduction in emotional barriers to error were also observed. Concluding that the recreational activities of sports psychology are fundamental tools to guarantee adherence to sport and psychological well-being in athletes, making it clear that learning and discipline is not something minor, but is a commitment to one's own development.