1. Collecting Information on Emotional Factors
The Sport Emotion Questionnaire
&
The Discipline Record

2. Learning Outcome
I will be able to describe, explain and evaluate the methods we have used to collect information on emotional factors.

3. Sport Emotion Questionnaire
Not at all
A little
Moderately
Quite a bit
Extremely
Uneasy 1 2 3 4
Upset
Exhilarated
Irritated
Pleased
Tense
Sad
Excited
Furious
Joyful
Nervous
Unhappy
Enthusiastic
Annoyed
Cheerful
Apprehensive
Disappointed
Angry
Energetic
Happy
Anxious
Dejected

4. Describing the Sport Emotion Questionnaire
Completed before an important match and asks me to evaluate how I feel emotionally about the upcoming competition.
It is paper based and lists words that describe a range of feelings that sport performers may experience e.g. Tense, Excited, Nervous, Angry.
For each word I evaluate how I am feeling using the following scale: Not at all, A Little, Moderately, Quite a bit, Extremely.
After completing the questionnaire I use the marking scheme to calculate my scores for the following emotional sub factors: Fear, Dejection, Excitement, Anger and Happiness.

5. Question: Explain why we used this method.
Reason 1
It is easy to set up, doesn’t need lots of equipment and doesn’t take a lot of time. Therefore, more time can be spent on training and developing your emotional fitness.
Reason 2
The written format provides a permanent record which makes it easier for comparison at a later date.
When a performer is redoing the questionnaire it will be easy to see if improvements are being made.
No Improvements =Training needs to be adjusted
Improvements = Motivation to keep working hard

6. Question: Explain why we used this method.
Reason 3
Your strengths and weaknesses can be identified from the questionnaire. Because of this you can then select the appropriate methods and set yourself targets to improve these weakness.

7. Disadvantages
The information is based on a performers opinion of their emotional performance. The performer might not tell the truth when answering the questions which could impact on the reliability of the results as it is a bias assessment.
A performer might not understand some of the questions and just guess the answer. Therefore, this could also impact on the reliability of the results.
It depends on the importance a performer places on the process. If a performer doesn't take the process seriously or is starting to get bored they will rush through the questions. This will impact on the validity of the results.

8. Discipline Record Behaviour/Action First Half Second Half
Overall Score
Negative body language to personal mistake
Negative body language to team mistake
Negative verbal reaction to personal mistake
Arguing with team
Arguing with the other team
Contesting referee’s decision
Decrease in effort
Foul
Cynical Foul
Act of sportsmanship
Off the ball incident
Use of positive praise

9. Describe the Discipline Record
This record lists various emotional actions and/or behaviours that an athlete might show during a match. e.g. Negative Body language, Effort levels, the number of fouls committed.
Whilst playing a match against opponents of equal ability an observer marked down each time I did one of these actions/behaviours by placing a tally mark in the appropriate box.
They recorded this information for both halves of the match and calculated my total score for each action/behaviour at the end of the game.

10. Question: Explain why we used this method.
Reason 1
An observer gives objective feedback which is non-bias giving more accurate results. This will reassure the performer and ensure their training is more effective as it is based on their actual weaknesses.
Reason 2
The written format provides a permanent record which makes it easier for comparison at a later date.
When a performer is redoing the record it will be easy to see if improvements are being made.
No Improvements =Training needs to be adjusted
Improvements = Motivation to keep working hard

11. Question: Explain why we used this method.
Reason 3
Your strengths and weaknesses can be identified from the record. Because of this you can then select the appropriate methods and set yourself targets to improve these weakness.

12. Disadvantages
When you have an observer the validity of the results are dependent on their focus and attention during the match and the importance they place on the process. If the information collected is not accurate or there is not enough it will make it more difficult to plan your training.
In a fast paced sport there is likely to be a number of incidents and patters of play. If an observer takes their eye of the match to complete the record they may miss something which brings into question the reliability of the findings.
The information which is being collected is based on an observer’s opinion of what represents a negative behaviour or action. The player might start shouting at the referee during the game, however, the observer thinks this is ok. Subsequently, this could impact on the validity of the results as it could be a bias assessment.

13. Exam type Question
1a. Describe 2 methods you have used to collect information on emotional factors. 4 marks 1b. Choose one of these methods and evaluate it’s effectiveness in collecting information on emotional factors. 4 marks