| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this study was to develop a series of
self-report psychological inventories for assessing behavior in the
competitive and training situations of ice hockey. In addition,
coaching prescriptions appropriate to the idiosyncratic responses
of each player were formulated. This study described the
procedures required to develop a set of accurate behavior
inventories *
A variety of developmental procedures were involved in the
construction of this tool. In their completed and final form the
inventories consisted of a total of 278 question items. Appropriate coaching prescriptions were provided for the majority
of items. The inventories were found to be valid, readable,
reliable, objective and standardized assessment instruments which
promoted honest and accurate responding in subjects.
These inventories differed from past psychological tests
because they, 1) considered behavior rather than personality characteristics, 2) considered each item of response as an
important datum for interpretation, and 3) were specific to ice
hockey.
The inventories solicit self-report accurate information
concerning social, attitudinal, training and pre-competition and
competition behaviors, reactions to difficulties, rewards and goals
and manifested reactions to pre-competitive stress. They were
intended to analyze individual player responses and communicate
information and appropriate coaching procedures to his/her coach.
The utlilization of these tests could enhance coaching effectiveness. Information obtained from the inventories could be
used by ice hockey coaches to design specific programs to meet
individual requirements for maximizing player performance. The
inventories were appropriate for use by ccmpetitive ice hockey
players over the age of 11 years. | |
