The Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Sport Orientation of Higher Athletes Males in Confrontational Sports

Introduction: Undoubtedly, social and emotional abilities and competencies are the determinants factors and impact on the quality of social relationships and success in various spheres of life and career. Objective: This research investigates the relationship between emotional intelligence and sport orientation of male athletes of confrontational sports. Materials and Methods: The research methodology is measurement descriptive. Statistical population include all the higher male athletes of confrontational sports (Handball, Kungfo, Karate, Footstall, and Basketball) of Kurdistan province.in this regard, 100 cases participated. Statistical methods include Freedman tests, Pierson coefficient and sampling structural equation modeling. Results: The result showed self-regulation and wining interest, frequent choice of these athlete emotional intelligence and sport orientation components, respectively. Clearly, there is direct/positive significant relationship between emotional intelligence and sport orientation. Also, emotional intelligence can predicts sport orientation. Conclusion: Based on the findings in this research emotional intelligence one of the most important determinants of sports orientation and the results show that increasing the ability of orientation of the sports setting and the emotional intelligence