Testing the validity of the movement confidence model in a high-risk dive by novices

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The movement confidence model for athletic performance was examined by challenging novice divers to perform a modified back dive. Results showed that perceptions of confidence and enjoyment were enhanced with repeated performance of the dive, despite the high risk associated with it. There was no evidence to predict movement confidence by expected movement sensations. The potential for physical harm contributed significally to movement confidence irregardless of perceived performance. Future studies should relate emotional and behavioral factors with movement confidence.

Confidence, Divers, Divers (Persons), Risk perception

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A confirmatory factor analysis of the positive affect negative affect schedule (PANAS) with a youth sport sample

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The PANAS showed acceptable fit with the data in a survey of 645 youth ages 10 to 17 at summer sports camps, though some misspecification appears in the model. In particular, the NA scale terms 'irritable,' 'distress,' and 'upset' were undermodeled, possibly due to the different (non-sport) uses for which the PANAS was initially developed. The results provide factor validation evidence for use of PANAS with youth sporting populations, though other tools developed for that use may still prove superior.

Youth, Sports for children, Children's sports, Sports camps

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Measuring enjoyment in youth sport settings: a confirmatory factor analysis of the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale

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The Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) was evaluated using confirmatory factor analysis. Results showed that PACES was not an appropriate gauge in determining the enjoyment levels of summer youth sport participants. One of the basic flaws noted in PACES is its tendency to measure both antecedents of enjoyment and the perception of enjoyment. A better measurement scale of enjoyment should treat the emotion as a simple general affective state.

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