ABSTRACT:Aim: The purpose of this study is to find the relation between age, self-control among male and female sports persons of Mansa District.
Methodology: For present research work the sample was taken from all sports events from Mansa District (Punjab) Total 50 male sports persons were taken. The subjects were selected randomly from Mansa district. Tools.- Self-control level was measured using 10 items questionnaire developed by Tangney, J.P., Baumeister, R.F., Boone, A.L [6]. (2004).
Statistical Analysis: To find out the relationship among the research variables exists or not, t-test was used to test the significance of difference between the means. Statistics for each characteristic were calculated; Mean, Standard deviation, Standard error of Mean. Data was analyzed using SPSS (statistical package for the social sciences). Statistical significance was set at p<0.05.
Results: Significant differences exist between male and female sports persons in self control at p<0.5 level. No significant differences exist between male and female sports persons at the variable of age
Conclusion: From the above discussion we can conclude that as the sports person gain experience through competition and training his self esteem increase and he learn how to control anxiety level.