Table 1 General characteristics of the participants (n = 221).

From: The predict of coaches’ care on the sports cognitive level of adolescent athletes: the indirect association of achievement goals

Characteristics

Category

Frequency

Percentage

Gender

Male

140

63.3%

Female

81

36.7%

Sport

Rugby

37

16.7%

Rowing

65

29.4%

Handball

119

53.8%

Years of training

1–2 years

116

52.5%

3–4 years

94

42.5%

≥5 years

11

5%

Sport levels

Master athletes

4

1.8%

Class I athletes

18

8.1%

Class II athletes

125

56.6%

Class III athletes

74

33.5%

  1. Sport level classification is based on a tiered system within the Chinese sports system. This system designates athletes who, through assessment and evaluation within a structured training program and at a certain professional level, meet predefined standards. The athlete ranking system progresses from Class III athletes to Master Athletes, reflecting a corresponding increase in sport level.