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Darhl M Pedersen1, Craig L Manning
1Department of Psychology, 1090 SWKT, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602, USA. darhl_pedersen@byu.edu
Abstract:
An Athletic Performance Rating Scale, developed for comparing the characteristics of successful athletes across sports, was used by 17 coaches to rate 74 men and 83 women on 17 varsity collegiate teams. A 5-factor scale measuring Self-motivation, Self-confidence, Emotional Stability, Athletic Ability, and Character was developed using principal components analysis.
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