Post by Coach Campbell on Nov 10, 2005 18:14:46 GMT
Youth Sports Motivation Questionnaire
(To Be Completed By The Youth Athlete)
By Shane Murphy, Ph. D.h
The following is a list of reasons that young people have given in answer to the question, Why do you play sports? Please look at each reason and decide how much you agree with it. If a reason is one for which you play your sport, you should place a mark in the box under “I agree.” If it is not one of the reasons you play your sport, you should place a mark in the box under “I do not agree.” If you are not sure if it is a reason you play your sport, you should place a mark in the box under “I’m not sure.”
I agree
I’m not sure
I do not agree
1. I can be active.
2. I learn new skills.
3. I can get better.
4. It helps me be fit.
5. It helps me be healthy.
6. I make and have friends.
7. It is exciting.
8. My parents want me to play.
9. I can win competitions.
10. I’m good at it.
11. It makes me feel special.
12. It helps me with life.
13. I have fun.
14. I can be part of a team.
15. It helps me look good.
16. It gives me energy.
17. I can compete against others.
18. I learn about myself.
19. It helps me get along with others.
20. I learn self-control.
21. It will help me be a good athlete.
22. My friends want me to play.
23. I will earn money for sports in the future.
24. I will be chosen for a better team.
25. It makes me feel good.
26. It gives me confidence.
27. I like this sport.
28. I like my coach.
Now, look over this list and write down the three most important reasons that you play your sport.
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(To Be Completed By The Youth Athlete)
By Shane Murphy, Ph. D.h
The following is a list of reasons that young people have given in answer to the question, Why do you play sports? Please look at each reason and decide how much you agree with it. If a reason is one for which you play your sport, you should place a mark in the box under “I agree.” If it is not one of the reasons you play your sport, you should place a mark in the box under “I do not agree.” If you are not sure if it is a reason you play your sport, you should place a mark in the box under “I’m not sure.”
I agree
I’m not sure
I do not agree
1. I can be active.
2. I learn new skills.
3. I can get better.
4. It helps me be fit.
5. It helps me be healthy.
6. I make and have friends.
7. It is exciting.
8. My parents want me to play.
9. I can win competitions.
10. I’m good at it.
11. It makes me feel special.
12. It helps me with life.
13. I have fun.
14. I can be part of a team.
15. It helps me look good.
16. It gives me energy.
17. I can compete against others.
18. I learn about myself.
19. It helps me get along with others.
20. I learn self-control.
21. It will help me be a good athlete.
22. My friends want me to play.
23. I will earn money for sports in the future.
24. I will be chosen for a better team.
25. It makes me feel good.
26. It gives me confidence.
27. I like this sport.
28. I like my coach.
Now, look over this list and write down the three most important reasons that you play your sport.
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