The Application of Psychometric Testing in Sport and Performance Psychology

The Application of Psychometric Testing in Sport and Performance Psychology

The following thesis paper aimed to review and analyze the application of psychometric testing in sport and performance psychology. This thesis takes an in-depth look at the past literature surrounding the field of sports psychology and the various application of psychometric testing in sports to determine current problems in the field and propose a solution. Chapter one reviews the history of psychometric testing in sports, proposing that the application of psychometric testing in sports has changed and advanced in parallel with its use shifting from an amateur sporting environment to a professional sporting environment. Chapter two reviews the importance of using psychometric testing as a tool for elite athlete talent identification and the current short comings of its use. Chapter three suggests the issue with the current use of psychometric testing in elite athlete talent identification programs is the lack of validity and fidelity. Moreover, chapter three also proposes a solution to this problem, by identifying key psychological sports performance indicators and using these indicators to develop new psychometric testing. Finally, chapter four serves as a reflection on how the previous chapters relate to each other and relate to clinical psychology and sports coaching field placements.

Ethan Zirh

5/1/2022

Drs. Laurence Nolan & Jessica England

Psychology

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2022