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Content validity of the Rodeo-SCAT
M R Lafave1, D J Butterwick, R P Murray
1Physical Education & Rec. Studies, Mount Royal University, Calgary, Canada. mlafave@mtroyal.ca
International Journal of Sports Medicine
|September 11, 2012
Summary
The Rodeo SCAT tool is content valid for rodeo and bull riding, confirmed by expert consensus. This ensures its appropriateness for assessing athlete health in the rodeo environment.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Performance Assessment
Background:
- The Rodeo SCAT (Sport Concussion Assessment Tool) requires content validation for specific sports.
- Establishing the validity of assessment tools is crucial for accurate injury evaluation in athletes.
Framework:
- A modified Ebel procedure was used for content validation.
- This involved expert consensus through a multi-stage process including face validation and group discussion.
Implementation:
- Experts from the Canadian Professional Rodeo Sport Medicine Team and Justin Sports Medicine Team participated.
- A 3-stage process ensured items met an 80% consensus threshold for importance and inclusion.
Implications:
- The Rodeo SCAT demonstrates content validity for rodeo and bull riding.
- The validated tool is appropriate for use within the rodeo context to assess athlete health.
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