Assessment of Motivations in Professional Sports, SMS Test - the question form
Questions: 28 · 6 minutes
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1. For the enjoyment I get from exciting experiences.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Rather corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Completely corresponds
2. For the enjoyment of learning more about the sport I practice.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Rather corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Fully corresponds
3. I had strong reasons for doing sport, but now I am questioning whether to continue.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Rather corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Completely corresponds
4. For the pleasure of discovering new training drills and techniques.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Somewhat corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Fully corresponds
5. I do not even know; I feel that I am not capable of succeeding in my sport.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Somewhat corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Fully corresponds
6. Because it allows me to earn the respect of people I know.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Corresponds moderately
5 – Corresponds rather well
6 – Corresponds
7 – Corresponds completely
7. Because, in my view, it is one of the best ways to meet new people.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Rather corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Fully corresponds
8. Because I feel satisfied with myself when I perform difficult exercises.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Rather corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Fully corresponds
9. Because it is simply necessary to play sports if you want to stay in shape.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Rather corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Completely corresponds
10. For the prestige of being a professional athlete.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Corresponds somewhat not
4 – Corresponds moderately
5 – Corresponds somewhat
6 – Corresponds
7 – Corresponds completely
11. Because it is one of the best ways I have chosen to develop other aspects of myself.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Rather corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Fully corresponds
12. For the enjoyment I feel when I improve my weak points.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Somewhat does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Somewhat corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Fully corresponds
13. For the excitement I feel when I am really engaged in what I am doing.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Corresponds moderately
5 – Corresponds somewhat
6 – Corresponds
7 – Corresponds completely
14. Because I have to do sport to feel good about myself.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Corresponds moderately
5 – Corresponds somewhat
6 – Corresponds
7 – Corresponds completely
15. For the satisfaction I feel when I improve my abilities.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Corresponds moderately
5 – Rather corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Corresponds completely
16. Because people around me think it is important to stay in shape.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Corresponds moderately
5 – Corresponds somewhat
6 – Corresponds
7 – Corresponds completely
17. Because it is a good way to learn many things that could also be useful in other areas of my life.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Rather corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Fully corresponds
18. For the strong emotions I experience while taking part in the sport I enjoy.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Somewhat corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Fully corresponds
19. This is no longer clear to me; I do not think that sport is really where I belong.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Somewhat does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Somewhat corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Completely corresponds
20. For the enjoyment I feel when performing certain difficult movements.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Rather corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Fully corresponds
21. Because I would feel bad if I did not make time to do it.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Somewhat corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Corresponds completely
22. To show others how good I am at my sport.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Corresponds moderately
5 – Corresponds somewhat
6 – Corresponds
7 – Corresponds completely
23. For the pleasure I feel when I try techniques and exercises I did not know before.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Somewhat does not correspond
4 – Corresponds moderately
5 – Corresponds somewhat
6 – Corresponds
7 – Corresponds completely
24. Because it is one of the best ways to maintain good relationships with friends.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Corresponds moderately
5 – Corresponds somewhat
6 – Corresponds
7 – Corresponds completely
25. Because I like the feeling of being completely absorbed in what I am doing.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Somewhat corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Fully corresponds
26. Because I have to participate in my sport regularly.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Somewhat does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Somewhat corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Fully corresponds
27. For the pleasure of discovering new strategies to achieve good performance.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Somewhat corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Fully corresponds
28. I cannot imagine how to achieve the goals I set for myself.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Somewhat corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Completely corresponds
1. For the pleasure I get from experiencing exciting moments.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Corresponds moderately
5 – Rather corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Fully corresponds
2. For the pleasure of learning more about the sport I practice.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Does not correspond very well
4 – Corresponds moderately
5 – Corresponds rather well
6 – Corresponds
7 – Corresponds completely
3. I used to have strong reasons for doing sport, but now I am unsure whether to continue.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Untrue
3 – Somewhat untrue
4 – Moderately true
5 – Somewhat true
6 – True
7 – Completely true
4. For the pleasure of discovering new training exercises and techniques.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Corresponds moderately
5 – Corresponds somewhat
6 – Corresponds
7 – Corresponds completely
5. I really do not know; I feel that I am not capable of achieving success in my sport.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Rather corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Fully corresponds
6. Because it allows me to earn the respect of people I know.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Somewhat does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Somewhat corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Fully corresponds
7. Because I think it is one of the best ways to meet new people.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Corresponds moderately
5 – Rather corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Corresponds completely
8. Because I feel satisfied with myself when I complete difficult exercises.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Corresponds moderately
5 – Corresponds rather
6 – Corresponds
7 – Corresponds completely
9. Because it is necessary to do sport if you want to stay fit.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Rather corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Fully corresponds
10. For the prestige of being a professional athlete.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Rather corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Fully corresponds
11. Because it is one of the best ways I have chosen to develop other aspects of myself.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Corresponds somewhat not
4 – Corresponds moderately
5 – Corresponds somewhat
6 – Corresponds
7 – Corresponds completely
12. For the pleasure I feel when I work on improving my weaknesses.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Corresponds moderately
5 – Somewhat corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Corresponds completely
13. For the excitement I feel when I am really involved in what I am doing.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Corresponds somewhat not
4 – Corresponds moderately
5 – Corresponds somewhat
6 – Corresponds
7 – Corresponds completely
14. Because I need to do sport in order to feel good.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Rather corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Completely corresponds
15. For the satisfaction I feel when I improve my abilities.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Corresponds rather poorly
4 – Corresponds moderately
5 – Corresponds rather well
6 – Corresponds
7 – Corresponds completely
16. Because people around me think it is important to stay in shape.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Somewhat does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Somewhat corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Completely corresponds
17. Because it is a good way to learn many things that could be useful in other areas of my life.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Rather corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Corresponds completely
18. For the intense feelings I experience while taking part in the sport I enjoy.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Corresponds moderately
5 – Corresponds somewhat
6 – Corresponds
7 – Corresponds completely
19. This is no longer clear to me; I do not think that sport is really where I belong.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Rather corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Fully corresponds
20. For the pleasure I feel when performing certain difficult movements.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Corresponds somewhat poorly
4 – Corresponds moderately
5 – Corresponds somewhat
6 – Corresponds
7 – Corresponds completely
21. Because I would feel bad about myself if I did not make time to do it.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Corresponds moderately
5 – Corresponds rather
6 – Corresponds
7 – Corresponds completely
22. To show others how good I am at my sport.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Corresponds moderately
5 – Rather corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Corresponds completely
23. For the pleasure I feel when I try techniques and exercises I did not know before.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Somewhat does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Somewhat corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Fully corresponds
24. Because it is one of the best ways to maintain good relationships with my friends.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Somewhat corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Fully corresponds
25. Because I like the feeling of being completely absorbed in what I am doing.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Corresponds somewhat not
4 – Corresponds moderately
5 – Corresponds somewhat
6 – Corresponds
7 – Corresponds completely
26. Because I feel I should do sport regularly.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Somewhat corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Completely corresponds
27. For the pleasure of discovering new ways to achieve good performance.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Untrue
3 – Somewhat untrue
4 – Moderately true
5 – Somewhat true
6 – True
7 – Completely true
28. I cannot imagine how to achieve the goals I set for myself.
1 – Does not correspond at all
2 – Does not correspond
3 – Rather does not correspond
4 – Moderately corresponds
5 – Somewhat corresponds
6 – Corresponds
7 – Fully corresponds