目的:菁英運動員的奮鬥經驗及生涯規劃是體壇重視的議題,其寶貴經驗的紀錄及傳承,對於提攜未來的運動選手有極大的幫助,因此,本研究以亞洲車后蕭美玉為對象,探討她於自行車競技的奮鬥歷程及其生涯規劃。方法:採用質性研究法,透過半結構式的深度訪談,再針對逐字稿進行分析,探討其比賽經驗、奮鬥歷程及生涯規劃。結果:蕭美玉國一開始自行車的專項運動,奮鬥歷程分成四個階段,各階段在騎車的壓力與心態皆有改變。經歷無數的賽事磨練、心態轉換與堅持、平常心面對比賽,造就了蕭美玉的顛峰表現,也讓她獲得了亞運金牌、奧運參賽的榮耀。蕭美玉目前仍未設下選手生涯停止點,她強調只要有目標,還是會繼續努力。經營自行車店、擔任教練或教師,都是蕭美玉未來在生涯規劃的考量。結論:態度、明確目標及想贏的心,是造就蕭美玉成為頂尖自由車手的關鍵因素。蕭美玉的不懈奮鬥不但使其競技運動生命延長,也對自行車競技運動的傳承具正向性的啟迪。本研究統整了自行車菁英選手蕭美玉的寶貴經驗,可作為國家未來培育競技運動選手之參考。
Purpose: The striving process and career planning of elite athletes are important issues in sport science. Their experience will be valuable to future athletes. Therefore, this study aimed to the striving process and career planning of an elite cyclist Ms. Mei-Yu Hsiao. Method: Using qualitative method, semi-structured interview was designed. During the face- to-face interview, we recorded the content word by word, then analyzed her experience of games, striving and career planning. Result: Mei-Yu Hsiao has dedicated to cycling since her first year in junior high school. The stress and mental status of her were changing during different stages. Through the experience of numerous games and mind changes, her persistence and attitude help her to win a gold medal of cycling in Asian games and the privilege to attend Olympic games. So far, she still tries very hard to reach her new goal, instead of setting an endpoint of her sports career. To serve as a coach or teacher, or to run a bike shop are probable choices in her future life. Conclusion: Attitude, clear goal and the desire to win in races are the major factors leading Mei-Yu become an elite cyclist. The striving in cycle-racing not only lengthen her sports career but also enlighten juniors positively. The results of this study integrate the valuable experience, which could provide information for training elite athletes.