SPORTS MOTIVATION SCALE (SMS) Age:…
Using the scale below, please indicate to what degree each of the statements
corresponds to your own reasons for currently practicing your sport.
No Corresponds Corresponds
I participate and put effort into practicing my sport. corresponds moderately exactly
at all
1. For the pleasure of living stimulating experiences. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
2. For the pleasure of knowing more about the sport 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
that
practical.
3. I used to have good reasons for practicing it, but 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Now I wonder if I should continue doing it.
4. For the pleasure of discovering new techniques 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
training.
5. I don't know anymore, I have the impression that I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
amsuccessful
be incapable of
in this sport.
6. Because it allows me to be well regarded by the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
people I know.
care about.
7. Because, in my opinion, it is one of the best 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
ways to meet people.
8. Because I feel very satisfied when I manage to 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
perform difficult training techniques properly.
9. Because it is absolutely necessary to practice sports 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
to stay fit
10. For the prestige of being a good athlete. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
11. Because it is one of the best ways to develop others 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
aspects of myself
12. For the pleasure I feel when I improve any of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
my weak points.
13. Because of the feeling I get when I'm really focused 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
on the activity.
14. Because I have to play sports to feel good about 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
myself.
15. For the satisfaction I experience when I am 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
honing my skills.
16. Because people around me think it's important to be 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
fit.
17. Because it is a good way to learn things that can be 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
useful to me in other aspects of my life.
18. For the intense emotions I experience when I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
practice a sport that I like
19. I'm not sure anymore, I really don't think my 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
site is found in this sport.
20. For the pleasure I feel while performing certain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
difficult movements
21. Because I would feel bad if I didn't take the time to 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
practice it.
22. To show others how good I am at my sport. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
23. For the pleasure I feel when I learn techniques 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
training that I had never done before.
24. Because it is one of the best ways to maintain 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
good relationships with my friends.
25. Because I like the feeling of being 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
totally into the activity
26. Because I must exercise regularly. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
27. For the pleasure of discovering new execution 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
strategies.
28. I often tell myself that I can't
achieve the goals I set for myself.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7