Psychological Stress and Its Relationship with Academic Achievement among Students Enrolled in Sports Psychology Courses at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at the Hashemite University

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to explore psychological stress and its relationship with academic achievement among students enrolled in sports psychology courses at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at Hashemite University. Methods, the study population consisted of students registered in sports psychology course sections (1 + 2) at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, totaling (211) male and female students. The study sample was purposefully selected from all first-year students registered in the sports psychology course at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at Hashemite University, the sample was (186) male and female students. After collecting the relevant data, it was processed using appropriate descriptive statistics. Results indicated that students facing psychological stress might find it challenging to maintain focus and effective academic performance. Conclusion, Students facing psychological stress may find it challenging to maintain focus and effective academic performance. Also, Students' responses to psychological stress vary, highlighting the need to understand the individual factors that influence these pressures.