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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Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Motivation of Obligation (MoO)
Average
7.8
Normal range
5.2 — 10.4
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16
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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
Normal range
6.5 — 10.4
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16
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Motivation for Communication (MfC)
Average
8.8
Normal range
5.9 — 11.7
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16
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Motivation for Enjoying the Process (MfEtP)
Average
6.5
Normal range
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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16
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
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
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Sport Participation Motives Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs
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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