Anxiety measures (2)

Question 1

Define a questionnaire

Answer 1

A series of questions used to assess the levels of anxiety experienced by a performer.

Question 2

Give an example of a questionnaire

Answer 2

SCAT (Sport competition anxiety test)

Question 3

Give 2 advantages of questionnaires

Answer 3

• Quick cheap and efficient
• Results can easily be evaluated and compared

Question 4

Give 2 disadvantages of questionnaires

Answer 4

• Participants may not understand the question being asked
• Answers will depend on the mood state of the participant - and therefore may not be reliable

Question 5

Describe the SCAT questionnaire

Answer 5

• Consists of 15 statements
• Should be completed an hour prior to an event
• Coach can see how players may behave in competitive situations and therefore can respond accordingly
• The higher the score, the higher the competitive anxiety

Question 6

Name 2 advantages of observations

Answer 6

• Offers a real life method in the most relevant environment
• Better validity of results if the coach knows the players and their behaviours

Question 7

Define observations

Answer 7

Involve watching a performer during competition to assess signs of anxiety evident in their performance

Question 8

Name 2 disadvantages of observations

Answer 8

• Very subjective - depends on the observer
• Time consuming

Question 9

Define physiological measures

Answer 9

Monitor symptoms of somatic anxiety including increased heart rate, sweating, and secretion of adrenaline/hormones - using specialist equipment

Question 10

Name 2 advantages of physiological measures

Answer 10

• Objective data - factually correct
• Data is collected immediately due to advances in technology

Question 11

Name 2 disadvantages of physiological measures

Answer 11

• Coaches will need training on how to use equipment properly - if not then results may be impacted
• Specialist equipment may restrict the performer movements - impacting performance

Question 12

Define validity

Answer 12

Is the test measuring what is should be measuring?

Question 13

Define reliability

Answer 13

If the test were to be repeated, would the results be the same?