title: Relations of selected variables and perception of success in volleyball.
abstract: This study examined the relations of selected variables and the perceived success of 39 college-age subjects participating in a beginning volleyball class. Measures of motor trials, successful motor trials, preclass mood, perceived challenge, perceived behavior of the teacher, and perceived success were taken on 11 separate days during an 8-week class. The mean response for the 11 days was used for statistical analysis. Pearson's product-moment correlations indicated all predictor variables were significantly related to perceived success. A stepwise multiple regression analysis showed that preclass mood was the best predictor of perceived success, with perceived challenge, teacher's perceived behavior, and successful motor trials also entering the regression equation.
authors: Department of Kinesiology and Health Science, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX 75962-3015.
authors: J D
authors: JD
authors: Briggs
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001076:Aptitude; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D010806:Physical Education and Training; D011597:Psychomotor Performance; D012649:Self Concept; D012659:Semantic Differential; D013177:Sports / Q000523:psychology*