ERIC Number: EJ1445099
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-1091-367X
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Multidimensional Assessment of Preparation for Sport Competition (MAPSC): Psychometric Properties and Initial Validation among Korean Student-Athletes in Combat Sport
Junsu Bae; Youngkyun Sim; Eunchul Seo; Geonwoo Seo; Yunbae Nam
Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, v28 n4 p360-376 2024
In combat sports, competition preparation is crucial, but research on this topic has been limited due to a lack of measurement tools. This study aimed to develop and validate the Multidimensional Assessment of Preparation for Sport Competition (MAPSC). In the first step, 61 athletes and 39 coaches collaborated to conceptualize and develop preliminary items, resulting in five domains (psychological, physical, emotional, environmental, and informational preparation) and the creation of 52 preliminary items. The second step collected data from 608 student-athletes and utilized exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis to test internal validity. The MAPSC was structured to include five-factors and 25 items. Finally, the correlations between MAPSC, self-management, and sport confidence, as well as differences in MAPSC based on winning experience in national competitions, were tested. In conclusion, MAPSC has been developed and confirmed as a valid measurement for assessing competition preparation strategies in combat sport. Coaches and athletes can use this tool to prepare for competitions systematically and strategically.
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Athletics, Competition, Psychometrics, Test Validity, Student Athletes, Foreign Countries, Test Construction, Factor Analysis, Self Management, Self Esteem, Middle School Students, High School Students, College Students, Performance, Test Reliability, Psychological Patterns, Health Behavior, Environment, Information Needs
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; High Schools; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: South Korea
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