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Mental Toughness Questionnaire

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Mental Toughness Questionnaire

Performer answering 30 questions based on how he/she responds to different challenging situations within a performance. This can be completed before or after a performance
The Questionnaire is split into 5 different sections that relate to different mental aspects such as, concentration, reboundability & motivation.
A performer answers each question by giving a yes/no answer based on whether they agree/disagree with the statement.
After completing all questions the performer marks their answers and calculates their score for each sections out of 6 using the marking criteria.
Results can be compared to the questionnaires rating scale and a model performer to see what level a performer’s mental performance is at.

Describe a method you used to gather data on the Mental Factor (4 marks)

Mental Toughness Questionnaire involves:

Performer answering 30 questions based on how he/she responds to different challenging situations within a performance. This can be compelted before or after a performance
The Questionnaire is split into 5 different sections that relate to different mental aspects such as, concentration, reboundability & motivation.
A performer answers each question by giving a yes/no answer based on whether they agree/disagree with the statement.
After completing all questions the performer marks their answers and calculates their score for each sections out of 6 using the marking criteria.
Results can be compared to the questionnaires rating scale and a model performer to see what level a performer’s mental performance is at.

Example

A method I used to collect information on the Mental factor was the Mental Toughness Questionnaire (MTQ). The MTQ is a double-sided sheet of A4 paper. On one side is a table with 30 statements split into 5 sections with 6 statements in each section. You read the statement then tick true or false. The sections are; rebound-ability, handling pressure, focus and concentration, confidence and motivation. Once you have completed all the questions you turn the page over and compare your answers to the key, some responses score 1 and some score 0. This then gives you a score out of 6 for each section and an overall score out of 30. The NORMS are provided on the back of the page: 26-30 would suggest that mental toughness is a strength; 23-25 would suggest moderate levels of mental toughness and 22 or below would suggest it is an area in need of development.

Mental toughness Questionnaire Scoring Grid.pdf

Explain why you used this method to gather data on the Mental Factor (4 marks)

Point>Explanation>Example

Method is Valid: because the questions ask you specifically about how you were feeling at different stages of your performance. This allows you to establish if you have a high/medium/low level of mental toughness when in certain situations.

Method is Accurate: because all of my answers were honest and based on my own thoughts and feelings. I also undertook the Questionnaire Immediately after my performance so I could remember exactly how I felt throughout.

Method is Reliable: as I completed the same 30 questions each time I did the questionnaire and I carried this out immediately after my performance, meaning i could remember exactly how i felt. The questions were simple to understand when I answered them and once I had answered them all I also knew how to calculate my score for the questionnaire by using the easy to follow scoring criteria.

Results Quantifiable: The test gave me a numerical score that I could use to compare to the table of norms or a model performer to identify if my Mental Toughness was a strength/weakness within my performance. I could then use this as a benchmark and compare back to this score in the future to see if i had improved.

Find out my mental toughness level So that I can create a PDP to improve on my specific weaknesses

Keep this method as a permanent record So that I can keep the MTQ and compare back to it during my PDP to see if it working and if I am improving on my weakness

Checked by a coach afterwards So I know that my score is accurate as he makes I have answered honestly. He can also ask me to change my answers if needed.

Set goals and targets I can easily work out my score and set short term/ long term targets to improve my mental toughness and use this method to see if I am meeting my goals.

Compare myself to a model performer I can compare my mental toughness level to that of a model performer and see where I need to improve.

Analyse a method to gather data on the Mental Factor (4 marks)

Break down method into different parts> Analyse each part

The Mental Toughness Questionnaire is split into 5 different sections: This allows you to establish how mentally tough you are in relation to different mental factors such as concentration, confidence and rebound ability.

You are provided with numerical score out of 6 for each of the 5 different sections: this allows you to compare your scores and accurately identify what mental factors are a strength and which you need to improve on.

The questionnaire is quick, easy and simple to undertake: This means it can be undertaken by at performer at the end of their performance, and the performer may be more likely to remember how they felt at time. If the performer waits a while before filling it in they could forget how they felt at different stages of their performance and this could compromise the accuracy of their results.

Allows you to compare you to a model performer to identify similarities and differences: A performer may then use this information to set appropriate development targets to work towards over a development programme.

The performer fills out the questionnaire honestly by themselves and can keep this information private if they wish: This may result in more reliable information as the performer knows exactly how they felt during their performance and they can be honest without fear or embarrassment of being judged.

Evaluate your results in comparison to a Model Performer (4 marks)

Point >Evaluative Judgement>Example

An area for development in my performance is concentration. I scored 2/6 while a Model Performer scored 5/6: My level of concentration was significantly lower than a model performer. This meant that during training and performances I was often distracted by others around me. If a team mate made a mistake during a game I would lose focus and shout at them. This caused me to loose focus on my defensive responsibilities allowing an attacker to get free and score.

There was minimal difference between me and a Model Performer in terms of our confidence: We both scored 5/6 for this section meaning we believed in our abilities when under pressure and were willing to take shots at important stages of the game, believing we could score when it mattered most.

My ability to bounce back from a mistake was lower than a Model Performer: I scored 2/6 where as they scored 6/6. This meant that if I got off to a bad start I would get down on myself and loose motivation believing this was not my day. A model performer would however keep trying and believe they could turn their performance around.

A model performer also had higher motivation that me: This meant they never missed as training session and were always putting in 100% effort during matches. Sometimes my motivation levels deteriorated and I missed a training session causing me performance to be poor as I tired in the later stages of a game.

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