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Athlete Monitoring_R2_Baseline

Evaluating potential outcomes of athletes using an online athlete monitoring program
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Thank you for your interest in this study.

In this survey, athletes who are new to using an online athlete monitoring program (to be provided by Metrifit) are asked to answer questions on their use of the program, their training and aspects of how they think and feel. This survey is to be repeated at 4, 8 and 16 weeks from commencing the online athlete monitoring program.

The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.

This study is being conducted by Deakin University researchers independent of Metrifit. Your responses are confidential and will not be disclosed to Metrifit or published in any identifiable form.

Please read the Plain Language Statement for further information. By clicking Continue you are acknowledging that you have read, understood and agree to participate in this study according to the conditions in the Plain Language Statement.

Free access to the online athlete monitoring program Metrifit will be offered at the end of this initial survey.

Completion of this study will enter you in the draw to win a $60 voucher to online sports store Wiggle. Up to 10 winners will be randomly drawn.
 
 
Please enter your email address.

Note: Your email address will be used to send you the link to the follow-up surveys at 4, 8, and 16 weeks. Your email address will not be used for any spam or released to a third party.

* Email Address : 
 
 
 
* What is your date of birth?

Note: Your date of birth will be used to link your survey responses.
 
 
 
* Gender
 
Male
 
Female
 
 
Currently, how essential is using an athlete monitoring program to you?
Not at all essential Neutral Essential
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How likely are you to continue to use an athlete monitoring program (Metrifit or other measure) at the completion of this study?
Very unlikely Neutral Very likely
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* Are you currently using, or have you previously used, any form of athlete monitoring (e.g. paper diary, routine questionnaire, other self-report measure)?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* Please provide details of any athlete monitoring you have used in the past. For each measure, provide details on:
  • the name of the measure
  • whether it was online or on paper
  • how often it was used
  • how long it was used for.
   
 
 
 
* What is the primary sport you are training for?
   
 
 
 
* For your primary sport, how would you best describe your participation level?
 
 
 
* How many training sessions do you currently complete in a week?
 
 
 
* What is the average duration of a training session in minutes?
 
 
How would you best describe the volume (time/distance) and intensity (how hard) of your current training phase?
Very low Low Moderate High Very high
* Volume
* Intensity
 
 
 
* How long until your next competition?
 
 
You will now be presented with 4 questionnaires on aspects of how you think and feel. This study is looking at how these aspects may or may not change as a result of using an online athlete monitoring program. It is important that you carefully consider each question and answer honestly based on how you feel right now.




Why do you participate in sport?

Using the scale below, please indicate to what extent each of the following items corresponds to one of the reasons for which you are presently practicing your sport.
Does not correspond at all Corresponds moderately Corresponds exactly
* 1. For the pleasure I feel in living exciting experiences
* 2. For the pleasure it gives me to know more about the sport that I practice
* 3. I used to have good reasons for doing sport, but now I am asking myself if I should continue doing it
* 4. For the pleasure of discovering new training techniques
* 5. I don't know anymore; I have the impression of being incapable of succeeding in this sport
* 6. Because it allows me to be well regarded by people that I know
* 7. Because, in my opinion, it is one of the best ways to meet people
* 8. Because I feel a lot of personal satisfaction while mastering certain difficult training techniques
* 9. Because it is absolutely necessary to do sports if one wants to be in shape
* 10. For the prestige of being an athlete
Does not correspond at all Corresponds moderately Corresponds exactly
* 11. Because it is one of the best ways I have chosen to develop other aspects of myself
* 12. For the pleasure I feel while improving some of my weak points
* 13. For the excitement I feel when I am really involved in the activity
* 14. Because I must do sports to feel good myself
* 15. For the satisfaction I experience while I am perfecting my abilities
* 16. Because people around me think it is important to be in shape
* 17. Because it is a good way to learn lots of things which could be useful to me in other areas of my life
* 18. For the intense emotions I feel doing a sport that I like
* 19. It is not clear to me anymore; I don't really think my place is in sport
* 20. For the pleasure that I feel while executing certain difficult movements
Does not correspond at all Corresponds moderately Corresponds exactly
* 21. Because I would feel bad if I was not taking time to do it
* 22. To show others how good I am good at my sport
* 23. For the pleasure that I feel while learning training techniques that I have never tried before
* 24. Because it is one of the best ways to maintain good relationships with my friends
* 25. Because I like the feeling of being totally immersed in the activity
* 26. Because I must do sports regularly
* 27. For the pleasure of discovering new performance strategies
* 28. I often ask myself; I can't seem to achieve the goals that I set for myself
 
 
Please rate your satisfaction with the following. The terms "team" and "teammates" refers to everyone contributing to your athletic goals e.g. coach(es), support staff, and fellow athletes.

I am satisfied with...
Not at all Moderately Extremely
* 1. how the team works to be the best
* 2. the competence of the medical personnel
* 3. the degree to which I do my best for the team
* 4. the degree to which I have reached my performance goals during the season
* 5. the extent to which teammates provide me with instruction
* 6. the recognition I receive from my coach
* 7. the training I receive from the coach during the season
* 8. my dedication during practices
* 9. the degree to which teammates share the same goal
* 10. the fairness with which the medical personnel treats all players
Not at all Moderately Extremely
* 11. the friendliness of the coach towards me
* 12. the guidance I receive from my teammates
* 13. the improvement in my performance over the previous season
* 14. the instruction I have received from the coach this season
* 15. my enthusiasm during competitions
* 16. team member's dedication to work together toward team goals
* 17. the coach's teaching of the tactics and techniques of my position
* 18. the constructive feedback I receive from my teammates
* 19. the improvement in my skill level
* 20. the level of appreciation my coach shows when I do well
Not at all Moderately Extremely
* 21. the medical personnel's interest in the athletes
* 22. my coach's loyalty towards me
* 23. my commitment to the team
* 24. the extent to which teammates play as a team
* 25. the promptness of medical attention
* 26. the extent to which the coach is behind me
 
 
How true are the following statements to you?
Never or very rarely true Rarely true Sometimes true Often true Very often or always true
* 1. I notice changes in my body, such as whether my breathing slows down or speeds up.
* 2. I’m good at finding the words to describe my feelings.
* 3. When I do things, my mind wanders off and I’m easily distracted.
* 4. I criticize myself for having irrational or inappropriate emotions.
* 5. I pay attention to whether my muscles are tense or relaxed.
* 6. I can easily put my beliefs, opinions, and expectations into words.
* 7. When I’m doing something, I’m only focused on what I’m doing, nothing else.
* 8. I tend to evaluate whether my perceptions are right or wrong.
* 9. When I’m walking, I deliberately notice the sensations of my body moving.
* 10. I’m good at thinking of words to express my perceptions, such as how things taste, smell, or sound.
Never or very rarely true Rarely true Sometimes true Often true Very often or always true
* 11. I drive on “automatic pilot” without paying attention to what I’m doing.
* 12. I tell myself that I shouldn’t be feeling the way I’m feeling.
* 13. When I take a shower or bath, I stay alert to the sensations of water on my body.
* 14. It’s hard for me to find the words to describe what I’m thinking.
* 15. When I’m reading, I focus all my attention on what I’m reading.
* 16. I believe some of my thoughts are abnormal or bad and I shouldn’t think that way.
* 17. I notice how foods and drinks affect my thoughts, bodily sensations, and emotions.
* 18. I have trouble thinking of the right words to express how I feel about things.
* 19. When I do things, I get totally wrapped up in them and don’t think about anything else.
* 20. I make judgments about whether my thoughts are good or bad.
Never or very rarely true Rarely true Sometimes true Often true Very often or always true
* 21. I pay attention to sensations, such as the wind in my hair or sun on my face
* 22. When I have a sensation in my body, it’s difficult for me to describe it because I can’t find the right words.
* 23. I don’t pay attention to what I’m doing because I’m daydreaming, worrying, or otherwise distracted.
* 24. I tend to make judgments about how worthwhile or worthless my experiences are.
* 25. I pay attention to sounds, such as clocks ticking, birds chirping, or cars passing.
* 26. Even when I’m feeling terribly upset, I can find a way to put it into words.
* 27. When I’m doing chores, such as cleaning or laundry, I tend to daydream or think of other things.
* 28. I tell myself that I shouldn’t be thinking the way I’m thinking.
* 29. I notice the smells and aromas of things.
* 30. I intentionally stay aware of my feelings.
Never or very rarely true Rarely true Sometimes true Often true Very often or always true
* 31. I tend to do several things at once rather than focusing on one thing at a time.
* 32. I think some of my emotions are bad or inappropriate and I shouldn’t feel them.
* 33. I notice visual elements in art or nature, such as colours, shapes, textures, or patterns of light and shadow.
* 34. My natural tendency is to put my experiences into words.
* 35. When I’m working on something, part of my mind is occupied with other topics, such as what I’ll be doing later, or things I’d rather be doing.
* 36. I disapprove of myself when I have irrational ideas.
* 37. I pay attention to how my emotions affect my thoughts and behaviour.
* 38. I get completely absorbed in what I’m doing, so that all my attention is focused on it.
* 39. I notice when my moods begin to change.
 
 
Answer the questions below based on how confident you feel right now about your upcoming competition. Compare your self-confidence to the most self-confident athlete you know.

Compare the confidence you feel right now in your ability to...
Low Medium High
* 1. execute the skills necessary to be successful to the most confident athlete you know.
* 2. make critical decisions during competition to the most confident athlete you know.
* 3. perform under pressure to the most confident athlete you know.
* 4. execute successful strategy to the most confident athlete you know.
* 5. concentrate well enough to be successful to the most confident athlete you know.
* 6. adapt to different competitive situations and still be successful to the most confident athlete you know.
* 7. achieve your competitive goals to the most confident athlete you know.
* 8. be successful to the most confident athlete you know.
* 9. think and respond successfully during competition to the most confident athlete you know.
* 10. meet the challenge of competition to the most confident athlete you know.
* 11. be successful based on your preparation for this event to the most confident athlete you know.
* 12. perform consistently enough to be successful to the most confident athlete you know.
* 13. bounce back from performing poorly and be successful to the most confident athlete you know.