The present study examined the effect of individual and team sports on academic anxiety. To attain this aim, a total of 100 subjects from individual and team sports (50 from each) with 14 to 16 years of age were randomly selected from summer coaching camp held at Jiwaji University Gwalior. Academic anxiety questionnaire was used for the purpose of collection of data among athletes. The obtained data was analyzed with the help of t-test. The results of the study showed that athletes participated in team sports had higher academic anxiety in comparison to individual sports. Coaches and physical education teacher could use these results in order to understand the impact of sports nature on academic anxiety.