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Youth Sports Motivation Questionnaire
(To Be Completed By Parents)

By Shane Murphy, Ph. D.

The following is a list of reasons that parents often give for encouraging their children to participate in organized sports programs. Please look at each reason and decide whether it is why you believe your child should be involved in his or her sport. If it is a reason that you encourage your child to participate, place a mark in the box under �I agree.� If it is not one of the reasons you encourage your child to play his or her sport, place a mark in the box under �I do not agree.� If you are not sure if it is a reason you encourage your child to play his or her sport, place a mark in the box under �I�m not sure.�

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	I agree	I�m not sure	I do not agree
1. To be active.
2. To learn new skills.
3. To get better.
4. To be fit.
5. To be healthy.
6. To make and have friends.
7. For excitement.
8. To stand out from other kids.
9. To win competitions.
10. To win scholarships.
11. To feel special.
12. To get help with life.
13. To have fun.
14. To be part of a team.
15. To look good.
16. To get energy.
17. To compete against others.
18. To learn about himself or herself.
19. To learn to get along with others.
20. To learn self-control.
21. To travel away from home.
22. To please friends who want him or her to play.
23. To prepare to earn money for sports in the future.
24. To be chosen for a better team.
25. To feel good.
26. To gain confidence.
27. Because he or she likes the sport.
28. Because he or she likes the coach.

Now, look over this list and write down the three most important reasons that you want your child to play his or her sport.

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Article Updated: August 25, 2007

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