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Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2) Test

In 5 minutes, see how competition stress shows up in your thoughts, body, and confidence. Get clear targets for mental skills training so you can stay steady and perform on cue.
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October 2, 2025
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example score
29/36
Self-Confidence (S)
Measures the athlete’s perceived readiness and inner resource to stay composed and effective under competitive pressure.
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Moderate
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9 – 22: Low | 23 – 33: Moderate | 34 – 36: High
A score of 29 falls in the Moderate range, indicating generally stable self-belief with some remaining vulnerability to pressure-related doubts.
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17/36
Somatic Anxiety (SA)
Measures the intensity of current physical (autonomic) stress reactions such as heat, rapid heartbeat, muscle tension, and sweating before competition.
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Moderate
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9 – 12: Low | 13 – 21: Moderate | 22 – 36: High
A score of 17 falls in the Moderate range, indicating a noticeable but not extreme level of physical arousal and bodily tension at the moment.
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22/36
Cognitive Anxiety (CA)
Cognitive anxiety reflects the intensity of worry, doubt, and negative expectations in an athlete’s thoughts before competition.
Low
Moderate
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9 – 13: Low | 14 – 26: Moderate | 27 – 36: High
A score of 22 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable but not extreme level of pre-competition worry and self-doubt that may intermittently affect focus.
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Who Usually Takes This Test?
Pre-competition athletes
44%OF USERS
Athletes take it shortly before an event to understand how nerves, body tension, and confidence might affect their performance.
Coaches and team staff
33%OF USERS
Coaches use it to spot who may struggle under pressure and to adjust preparation, routines, and communication accordingly.
Sport psychologists and counselors
23%OF USERS
Practitioners use it to identify whether cognitive worry, physical arousal, or low confidence is the main issue and plan targeted interventions.
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Self-Confidence (S)
Average
23.7
Normal range
19.1 — 28.4
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Somatic Anxiety (SA)
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19.5
Normal range
14.5 — 24.5
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36
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Cognitive Anxiety (CA)
Average
16.3
Normal range
12.6 — 20.1
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9
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36
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What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures cognitive anxiety, physiological anxiety, and self-confidence immediately before competition. These scores describe how pressure is experienced mentally, physically, and in perceived readiness.
When should the questionnaire be completed?
Complete it shortly before a competition or performance, when current feelings are most relevant. Use the same timing across sessions when tracking change.
How long does it take and how many items are included?
It includes 27 items and typically takes about 5 minutes. Responses are based on the current state rather than general tendencies.
How should items be answered?
Select the response that best reflects how it feels right now. Answer every item and avoid overthinking or trying to appear calm.
How are results used?
Results identify which components are elevated or low and may guide mental skills planning such as breathing, relaxation, or thought-focused strategies. Scores do not diagnose a mental disorder and should be interpreted in context.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Diagnosis of Competitive Anxiety, CSAI-2 Test

Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2) Test

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Athletes may experience heightened pre-competition arousal that can affect performance in different ways. The Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2) is a brief self-report measure designed to assess an individual’s current, situation-specific responses in the competitive context. It is typically used to support psychological monitoring and to inform individualized mental skills planning.

The instrument contains 27 items and takes about 5 minutes to complete. It yields scores reflecting cognitive anxiety (worry and performance-related concerns), somatic anxiety (perceived physiological activation), and self-confidence. Results from the Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2) are commonly interpreted as indicators of the athlete’s immediate competitive state and may be reviewed alongside contextual factors (e.g., event demands, training load) to guide discussion and intervention planning.

Author: damon-burton, rainer-martens, robin-s-vealey
Literature: Martens, R., Vealey, R. S., & Burton, D. Competitive anxiety in sport. Human Kinetics. 1990.
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