Swimming performance cannot be determined by physiological or biomechanical factors alone. Psychological factors, such as motivation, should also be considered. Load-velocity profiling has shown that front crawl performance is related to theoretical maximum velocity (V0 ) and load (L0 ) (Gonjo et al., 2021). Task goal orientation, based on the Achievement Goal Theory, has been associated with improved performance and increased effort (Roberts et al., 2018). Sixty-seven swimmers aged 11-13 completed the Perception of Success Questionnaire (POSQ) and performed three 25 m semi-tethered swims using the 1080 Sprint. Results showed no significant correlations, suggesting that performance level is independent of motivation at this age. Regardless, the non-significant results should not lead to disregard of goal orientation`s influence on performance through persistence in hard-work and intrinsic enjoyment (Roberts et al., 2018).
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