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Sport Participation Motives Questionnaire Test

Understand what motivates an athlete in 5 minutes, from health goals to winning drive. Get clear, actionable results fast to tailor coaching, training, or mental support.
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October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025
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13/16
Obligation Motivation (OM)
Measures how strongly a person’s engagement in sports is driven by a sense of duty, obligation, or perceived necessity to exercise.
Low obligation
Moderate obligation
High obligation
0 – 5: Low obligation | 6 – 11: Moderate obligation | 12 – 16: High obligation
A score of 13 indicates high obligation-based motivation, suggesting exercise is currently driven more by duty or perceived pressure than by purely intrinsic interest.
example score
12/16
Reward Motivation (RM)
Measures how strongly a person is motivated by external rewards such as prizes, awards, or recognition in sport.
Low reward focus
Moderate reward focus
High reward focus
0 – 5: Low reward focus | 6 – 10: Moderate reward focus | 11 – 16: High reward focus
A score of 12 indicates a high orientation toward external reinforcement, with rewards and recognition being a prominent driver of current sports engagement.
example score
12/16
Self-Improvement Motivation (SM)
Measures the extent to which sports participation is driven by a desire for personal growth and developing one’s abilities.
Low
Moderate
High
0 – 5: Low | 6 – 11: Moderate | 12 – 16: High
A score of 12 indicates high self-improvement motivation, suggesting sports are currently strongly linked to developing skills and personal growth.
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5/16
Social Interaction Motivation (SIM)
Measures how strongly an athlete is motivated by social interaction and communication within sports activities.
Low
Moderate
High
0 – 5: Low | 6 – 11: Moderate | 12 – 16: High
A score of 5 suggests communication is a relatively minor driver of motivation in sports right now, with social interaction playing a limited role.
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11/16
Enjoyment of the Process (EotP)
Measures how strongly a person is motivated by enjoyment of the training process itself rather than outcomes.
Low process enjoyment
Moderate process enjoyment
High process enjoyment
0 – 5: Low process enjoyment | 6 – 11: Moderate process enjoyment | 12 – 16: High process enjoyment
A score of 11 suggests a moderate level of enjoyment-based motivation, with workouts generally experienced as engaging even if not always the primary driver.
example score
6/16
Performance Motivation (PM)
Measures how strongly an athlete is driven by achieving concrete results, goals, and winning in sport.
Low result focus
Moderate result focus
High result focus
0 – 5: Low result focus | 6 – 11: Moderate result focus | 12 – 16: High result focus
A score of 6 indicates a moderate emphasis on results, suggesting goal achievement matters but is not the sole driver for engaging in sport.
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Who Usually Takes This Test?
Coaches and trainers
41%OF USERS
They use it to quickly understand what drives each athlete and adjust training, feedback, and goals accordingly.
Competitive athletes
34%OF USERS
They take it to clarify what motivates them right now and prepare mentally for training blocks or upcoming competitions.
Beginners and fitness newcomers
25%OF USERS
They take it to see whether they are motivated more by health, enjoyment, social support, or personal achievement so they can stay consistent.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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Motivation of Obligation (MoO)
Average
7.8
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5.2 — 10.4
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Motivation for reward (Mfr)
Average
9.8
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7.7 — 11.8
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16
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Motivation for Self-Improvement (MfS)
Average
8.5
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6.5 — 10.4
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16
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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Motivation for Communication (MfC)
Average
8.8
Normal range
5.9 — 11.7
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16
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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
Motivation for Enjoying the Process (MfEtP)
Average
6.5
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4 — 9
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16
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Motivation for Results (MfR)
Average
6.6
Normal range
4.4 — 8.7
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max.
16
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?
It identifies the main motives currently supporting participation in sports and physical training. Results describe the relative strength of different motive areas.
How long does it take to complete?
Most respondents finish in about 5 minutes. Completion time may vary slightly based on reading speed.
How many items are included?
The questionnaire contains 24 items. All items should be answered for accurate scoring.
How should responses be selected?
Select the option that best matches current reasons for engaging in sports. Respond based on typical, recent experience rather than past periods.
How are results used?
Results support selection of training emphasis or psychological support based on current motivational priorities. They are intended as screening information and should be interpreted with other available data.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Rapid Method for Studying Motivations for Engaging in Sports Test

Sport Participation Motives Questionnaire Test

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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 self-report inventory intended to support applied decision-making in sport psychology and related settings.

It consists of 24 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. Responses provide a structured profile of participation motives that may inform goal setting, training adherence strategies, and the focus of psychological skills support.

The Sport Participation Motives Questionnaire is commonly cited in the literature associated with G. C. Roberts.

Author: G. C. Roberts
Literature: Roberts, G. C. (Ed.). Advances in motivation in sport and exercise. Human Kinetics. 2001.
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