Athlete Mental Toughness Scale, MTS Test - the question form
Questions: 11 · 3 minutes
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1. I have a sense of superiority that makes me believe I can achieve anything I set out to do.
1 – Not true
2 – Not quite true
3 – Not sure
4 – Generally true
5 – Completely true
2. I know when it is time to celebrate a win, but I also know when to stop and focus on the next tasks.
1 – Not true
2 – Not quite true
3 – Not sure
4 – Mostly true
5 – Completely true
3. My fighting spirit helps me take advantage of the moment when I know I can win.
1 – False
2 – Not completely true
3 – Not sure
4 – Generally true
5 – Completely true
4. I know what I need to do to reach the level of athletic skill required to win.
1 – Not true
2 – Not quite true
3 – Not sure
4 – Generally true
5 – Completely true
5. I have the patience and discipline to apply effort appropriately, progressing step by step toward winning.
1 – Not true
2 – Not quite true
3 – Not sure
4 – Mostly true
5 – Completely true
6. Even when I am tired, I continue to train to achieve my goal.
1 – Not true
2 – Not quite true
3 – Unsure
4 – Mostly true
5 – Completely true
7. I use all the features and challenges of the training process to my advantage.
1 - Not true
2 - Not quite true
3 - Not sure
4 - Generally true
5 - Completely true
8. I am able to give my all and work as hard as possible when it is necessary to win.
1 – Not true
2 – Not quite true
3 – Not sure
4 – Generally true
5 – Completely true
9. When I encounter obstacles, I always find a way to overcome them.
1 – Not true
2 – Not quite true
3 – Unsure
4 – Generally true
5 – Completely true
10. I accept and even welcome aspects of training that are considered painful and uncomfortable.
1 – Not true
2 – Not quite true
3 – Not sure
4 – Generally true
5 – Completely true
11. I commit myself fully to my athletic goal as long as there is even a chance of winning.
1 – Not true
2 – Not quite true
3 – Unsure
4 – Generally true
5 – Completely true
1. I have a sense of superiority that makes me believe I can achieve anything I strive for.
1 - Not true
2 - Not quite true
3 - Difficult to answer
4 - Generally true
5 - Completely true
2. I know when it is time to celebrate a victory, and I also know when to stop and focus on the next tasks.
1 – Not true
2 – Not quite true
3 – Not sure
4 – Generally true
5 – Completely true
3. My fighting spirit helps me take advantage of the moment when I know I can win.
1 – Not true
2 – Not quite true
3 – Not sure
4 – Generally true
5 – Completely true
4. I know what I need to do to reach the level of athletic skill required to win.
1 – Not true
2 – Not entirely true
3 – Not sure
4 – Generally true
5 – Completely true
5. I have the patience and discipline to apply effort appropriately, progressing step by step toward victory.
1 – Not true
2 – Not entirely true
3 – Not sure
4 – Generally true
5 – Completely true
6. Even when I am tired, I keep training to achieve my goal.
1 – Not true
2 – Not quite true
3 – Not sure
4 – Generally true
5 – Completely true
7. I use all aspects and challenges of training to my advantage.
1 – Not true
2 – Not quite true
3 – Not sure
4 – Mostly true
5 – Completely true
8. I am able to give my full effort and work as hard as possible when it is necessary to win.
1 – Not true
2 – Not quite true
3 – Unsure
4 – Generally true
5 – Completely true
9. When I encounter obstacles, I always find a way to overcome them.
1 – Not true
2 – Not quite true
3 – Not sure
4 – Mostly true
5 – Completely true
10. I accept and even welcome aspects of training that are considered painful and uncomfortable.
1 – Not true
2 – Not quite true
3 – Unsure
4 – Mostly true
5 – Completely true
11. I fully commit to my athletic goal as long as there is even one chance to win.
1 – Not true
2 – Not quite true
3 – Unsure
4 – Mostly true
5 – Completely true