Development and validation of the Perceived Game-Specific Soccer Competence Scale |
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| Authors: | Hannele Forsman Arto Gråstén Minna Blomqvist Keith Davids Jarmo Liukkonen Niilo Konttinen |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Sport Sciences, University of Jyv?skyl?, Jyv?skyl?, Finland;2. Eerikkil? Sports Institute, Tammela, Finlandhannele.forsman@eerikkila.fi;4. Research Institute for Olympic Sports, Jyv?skyl?, Finland;5. Centre for Sports Engineering Research Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK;6. FiDiPro Programme, University of Jyvaskyla, Jyv?skyl?, Finland |
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| Abstract: | ABSTRACTThe objective of this study was to create a valid, self-reported, game-specific soccer competence scale. A structural model of perceived competence, performance measures and motivation was tested as the basis for the scale. A total of 1321 soccer players (261 females, 1060 males) ranging from 12 to 15 years (13.4 ± 1.0 years) participated in the study. They completed the Perceived Game-Specific Soccer Competence Scale (PGSSCS), self-assessments of tactical skills and motivation, as well as technical and speed and agility tests. Results of factor analyses, tests of internal consistency and correlations between PGSSCS subscales, performance measures and motivation supported the reliability and validity of the PGSSCS. The scale can be considered a suitable instrument to assess perceived game-specific competence among young soccer players. |
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| Keywords: | Perceived competence game play abilities talent development motivation soccer |
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