Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Track and Field Competencies Scale
Journal Title: Choregia - Year 2016, Vol 12, Issue 1
Abstract
The aim of the present investigation was to determine the factorial validity of the five-factor model of track and field competencies scale developed by Stavropoulos et al., 2012. The scale consists of 22 items that assess five composite effectiveness dimensions pertinent to the operation of track and field coaches: (i) Field management techniques, (ii) Sport science, (iii) Injury prevention/risk management, (iv) Biology and (v) Field training. In the study participated randomly 368 track and field coaches, who answered in the above scale. Statistical package AMOS 19.0 was used to conduct the confirmatory factor analysis. The results showed, that the scale had good fit, since the indicators produced after the analysis was acceptable: (a) χ2/df was 2.86, (ii) the Goodness of Fit Index (GFI), was 0.94, (c) the Comparative Fit Index (CFI) was 0.93 and (d) the Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA), was 0.041 (p <0.01). It is concluded that the scale which was designed to identify competencies used by track and field coaches in order to perform their professional role confirmed the measurement model.
Authors and Affiliations
Stavropoulos Ioannis| PhD, Faculty of Human Movement & Quality of Life, University of Peloponnese, Orthias Artemidos & Plataeon Street, 23100, Sparta, Laconia, Greece, Tripolitsioti Alexandra| PhD, Special Staff, Faculty of Human Movement & Quality of Life, University of Peloponnese, Orthias Artemidos & Plataeon Street, 23100, Sparta, Laconia, Greece, Papadomanolaki, E. | MA, Faculty of Human Movement & Quality of Life, University of Peloponnese, Orthias Artemidos & Plataeon Street, 23100, Sparta, Laconia, Greece
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