Psychological tests on the topic of “sport”

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Competitive State Anxiety appears before a race.
  • sport
  • uneasiness
Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2)
27 questions5 min
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 se...
Team Group Cohesion appears in a welcoming discussion.
  • sport
Team Group Cohesion Index
7 questions2 min
This brief self-report measure is used to estimate perceived cohesion and integration within an intact group. The Team Group Cohesion Index is intended to capture members...
Seashore Group Cohesiveness appears in shared planning.
  • sport
Seashore Group Cohesiveness Index
5 questions1 min
This brief self-report measure is used to screen perceived cohesion within an intact group. The Seashore Group Cohesiveness Index asks respondents to rate their sense of ...
Exercise Addiction Inventory captures a paused training choice.
  • addiction
  • sport
Exercise Addiction Inventory (EAI)
6 questions2 min
This brief self-report screen is designed to identify risk for problematic patterns of exercise behavior. The Exercise Addiction Inventory (EAI) provides a rapid indicato...
Athlete Burnout Questionnaire: runner pauses with stopwatch.
  • sport
  • burnout
Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ)
15 questions3 min
This measure is designed to assess burnout-related experiences in sport settings. The Athlete Burnout Questionnaire (ABQ) is a brief self-report instrument intended to su...
Athletic Coping Skills guide a focused warm-up.
  • coping behavior
  • sport
Athletic Coping Skills Inventory (ACSI)
28 questions6 min
This measure assesses coping-related skills relevant to managing sport-related stress and performance demands. The Athletic Coping Skills Inventory (ACSI) is a brief self...
Cognitive Errors in a hesitant tennis drill.
  • cognitive functions
  • sport
Cognitive Errors in Sport Assessment
27 questions5 min
This self-report measure evaluates common cognitive errors that can occur in athletic contexts and their perceived impact on performance and mood. The Cognitive Errors in...
Individual Style of running shows a poised start.
  • sport
Individual Style of Competitive Activity
22 questions5 min
This self-report measure is used to characterize an athlete’s approach to competition, particularly in formats where performance occurs in discrete attempts or rounds. Th...
Athlete Personality Potential appears in purposeful gym practice.
  • sport
Athlete Personality Potential Assessment
28 questions6 min
This brief self-report inventory is intended to support an initial appraisal of psychological characteristics that may be relevant to athletic functioning and motivation....
Metacognitive Components of hurdle practice are visible.
  • metacognition
  • sport
Metacognitive Components of Sport Performance
36 questions7 min
This measure assesses self-reported metacognitive processes relevant to training and competition. The Metacognitive Components of Sport Performance is intended to charact...
Value Orientation Assessment begins with personal priorities.
  • sport
  • values
Value Orientation Assessment
60 questions11 min
This instrument is designed to assess an individual’s relative prioritization of personal values across common life domains. The Value Orientation Assessment provides a s...
Motives for Sports: athlete lifts a kettlebell.
  • sport
  • sports motivation
Motives for Sports Activity
50 questions10 min
This measure is designed to assess an individual’s motivation for participation in sport and related achievement-oriented activities. Motives for Sports Activity is typic...
Coach-Athlete Relationship Questionnaire depicts calm sprint feedback.
  • sport
  • trainer
Coach-Athlete Relationship Questionnaire (CART-Q)
11 questions3 min
This questionnaire is used to assess the quality of the coach-athlete working relationship. The Coach-Athlete Relationship Questionnaire (CART-Q) provides a brief, struct...
Coping Strategies in shows hurdle practice.
  • coping behavior
  • sport
Coping Strategies in Sport Questionnaire (CFQ)
18 questions4 min
This measure is used to assess how individuals report responding to sport-related stressors. The Coping Strategies in Sport Questionnaire (CFQ) provides a brief self-repo...
Self-Loathing Subscale Questionnaire appears beside a treadmill.
  • addiction
  • sport
Self-Loathing Subscale Questionnaire (SLSS)
8 questions2 min
This measure is a brief self-report tool designed to assess self-directed negative attitudes and feelings. The Self-Loathing Subscale Questionnaire (SLSS), developed by P...
Pre-Start States Questionnaire shows a runner before training.
  • sport
  • uneasiness
Pre-Start States Questionnaire
30 questions6 min
Athletes’ precompetition responses can be usefully characterized in terms of affective arousal and physiological activation. The Pre-Start States Questionnaire is a brief...
Attitudes Toward Athletes' — trust begins in conversation.
  • sport
Attitudes Toward Athletes' Psychological Preparation
20 questions4 min
This measure is designed to assess athletes’ perspectives on psychological preparation in sport. Attitudes Toward Athletes' Psychological Preparation is intended to chara...
Sport Motivation Scale shows athlete near barbell.
  • self-determination
  • sport
Sport Motivation Scale (SMS)
28 questions6 min
This measure assesses self-reported reasons for sport participation and training engagement. The Sport Motivation Scale (SMS) is commonly used to profile motivational reg...
Athlete Mental Reliability steadies a focused sprinter.
  • sport
Athlete Mental Reliability Scale (PNS-40)
40 questions8 min
This measure assesses psychological functioning relevant to performance under competitive stress. The Athlete Mental Reliability Scale (PNS-40) is designed to characteriz...
Optimism/Pessimism Test (QPOP) shows a runner before competition.
  • optimism
  • sport
Optimism/Pessimism Test (QPOP)
13 questions3 min
This measure assesses an individual’s tendency to adopt optimistic versus pessimistic explanatory styles in the context of goals and performance. The Optimism/Pessimism T...
Perception of Success appears in focused track practice.
  • sport
Perception of Success Questionnaire (POSQ)
12 questions3 min
This measure assesses how individuals define and evaluate success in sport and achievement contexts. The Perception of Success Questionnaire (POSQ) is designed to differe...
Athlete Burnout Measure follows a tired runner.
  • sport
  • burnout
Athlete Burnout Measure (ABM)
15 questions3 min
This self-report instrument is used to assess burnout symptoms in sport settings. The Athlete Burnout Measure (ABM) focuses on common dimensions of athlete burnout, inclu...
Mental Toughness Scale in an indoor sprint drill.
  • positive psychology
  • sport
Mental Toughness Scale (MTS)
11 questions3 min
This brief self-report measure is intended to screen mental toughness-related characteristics relevant to performance contexts. The Mental Toughness Scale (MTS) is design...
Motivational State Scale shows a focused step-up.
  • sport
Motivational State Scale
7 questions2 min
Motivation immediately prior to performance can influence engagement and persistence alongside physical readiness. The Motivational State Scale is a brief self-report mea...
Attitude Toward the athlete tightens a shoe.
  • sport
Attitude Toward the Upcoming Competition Scale
28 questions6 min
This measure is designed to assess an athlete’s cognitive and emotional stance toward an impending competitive event. The Attitude Toward the Upcoming Competition Scale u...
Coach–Athlete Scale Test appears in a gym.
  • sport
  • trainer
Coach–Athlete Scale
24 questions5 min
This brief self-report measure is used to characterize athletes’ perceptions of their relationship with a coach. The Coach-Athlete Scale is intended to support a rapid, s...
Sport Participation Motives during resistance-band training.
  • sport
  • sports motivation
Sport Participation Motives Questionnaire
24 questions5 min
This measure is used to quickly characterize an athlete’s current reasons for engaging in sport participation. The Sport Participation Motives Questionnaire is a brief se...

Sports can significantly impact mental health and overall well-being. A sport assessment can help you identify your strengths and recognize areas for improvement in your athletic performance. These tools provide valuable insights into how your behaviors and mindsets affect your engagement in sports.

The tests available here are grounded in established psychological principles and can be particularly helpful if you're experiencing performance anxiety, a lack of motivation, or challenges with team dynamics. These assessments help you understand the mental patterns that may influence your performance and clarify how they contribute to your athletic experience.

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