Sport and Exercise Psychology*

Farid Bardid ,Floris Huyben ,Kristine De Martelaer ,Jan Seghers ,Matthieu Lenoir

doi:10.1123/jsep.36.s1.s79

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Introduction The development of motor competence in early childhood substantially contributes to successful engagement in sports and other physical activities. In view of the decreasing levels of physical activity and motor skills in children over the past decades, an appropriate assessment and monitoring of motor competence in early childhood is invaluable, for both research and practice [1] . The purpose of this study was to investigate the convergent validity between two motor competence assessment tools: the KorperkoordiantionsTest fur Kinder (KTK) and the Motoriktest fur Vier- bis Sechsjahrige Kinder (MOT 4-6). Methods Five hundred and thirty 5- and 6-year-old children (277 ♂ and 253 ♀; mean age = 5.95; SD = 0.57) were tested by practiced assessors on the KTK and MOT 4-6 during the same day. From the raw scores, a Motor Quotient was calculated based on normative data of the KTK and MOT 4-6. Results A Pearson correlation demonstrated a moderately strong positive association between KTK Motor Quotient and MOT 4-6 Motor Quotient (r = 0.605). Crosstabs showed a fair level of agreement between the two tests (K = 0.313; P Conclusion These findings provide some but limited evidence of convergent validity between KTK and MOT 4-6. The explanation for the lack of stronger associations probably lies in the different concepts that are evaluated in each test battery. The implication of this moderate level of agreement between KTK and MOT 4-6, is that practitioners and/or clinicians should be aware of possible categorisation errors when using the KTK or MOT 4-6 test to detect motor impairments.

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DESCRIPTION: The book introduces the undergraduate psychology student to both academic and professional aspects of Sport and Exercise Psychology
FEATURES: The book begins with a chapter on applied sports psychology to give the reader an insight into the domain of sport psychology, providing an overview of the techniques that could be used
The book offers an excellent blend of theory and practical suggestions which are critically discussed giving valuable insights regarding the research process and applied practice which is often lacking in the more well known standard textbooks for Sport and Exercise Psychology

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DESCRIPTION: The book introduces the undergraduate psychology student to both academic and professional aspects of Sport and Exercise Psychology. It uses up to date research evidence, established theory and a variety of activities that help the student consider and understand academic and professional aspects of this particular academic discipline. PURPOSE: The book aims to provide the undergraduate psychology student with a structured introduction to the subject area and an insight into the theoretical evidence and practical suggestions that underpin what a Sport and Exercise psychologist does. The book aims to support one term or one semester courses in Sport and Exercise Psychology.

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