Howe Sport Behaviour Assessment Scale

Instructions:  The scale is a self-rating instrument.  You should check each item with reference to your likely behaviour as a sport participant.  When rating yourself consider the middle category as representing an average of those who compete in your sport.
 

  1. I am willing to work hard to correct my weakness.
    2. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  2. I am single-minded in my approach to winning.
    3. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  3. I have the respect of my opponents for my skill.
    4. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  4. I accept criticism easily from my sporting peers.
    5. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  5. I am a fair competitor.
    6. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  6. I am selfish in my desire to succeed.
    7. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  7. I share my knowledge with my rivals.
    8. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  8. I am loyal to my team members.
    9. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  9. I accept easily not being the best in my sport.
    10. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  10. I am one of the hardest workers in my sport.
    11. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  11. I am prepared to sacrifice a great deal to achieve my goals.
    12. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  12. I consider friendships made through sport are a major reason for my participation.
    13. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  13. I hate to lose.
    14. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  14. I make friends easily with others in my sport.
    15. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  15. I gain pleasure from the success of others in my sport.
    16. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  16. I believe that new situations will affect my performance negatively.
    17. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  17. I accept defeat in games without being distressed.
    18. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  18. I enjoy the recognition from other athletes.
    19. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  19. I argue with officials.
    20. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  20. I enjoy being  a leader in my sport.
    21. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  21. I find it difficult to accept advice from other athletes.
    22. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  22. I believe I owe more to others than to my own efforts.
    23. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  23. I love the praise of my coach.
    24. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  24. I give of my best in sport.
    25. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  25. I recognize my lack of skill will always prevent me from being the best.
    26. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  26. I enjoy participating against new opponents.
    27. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  27. I believe friendships in sport detract from my performance.
    28. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  28. I am prepared to break the laws to win a game.
    29. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  29. I believe that I show more potential than my opponents.
    30. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always
  30. I am upset when my friends do not succeed.
    31. Never
    Occasionally
    An Average Amount
    Often
    Always