1. POSQ - Perception of Success Questionnaire
Appendix 1: Perception of Success Questionnaire (Children's Version)
What does success in sport mean to you? There are no right or wrong answers. We ask you to circle the
letter that best indicates how you feel.
WHEN PLAYING SPORT, I FEEL MOST SUCCESSFUL WHEN:
Strongly Strongly
agree Neutral disagree
I beat other people A B C D E
I am clearly better A B C D E
I am the best A B C D E
I try hard A B C D E
I really improve A B C D E
I do better than others A B C D E
I reach a target I set for myself A B C D E
I overcome difficulties A B C D E
I succeed at something I could not do before A B C D E
I accomplish something others cannot do A B C D E
I show other people I am the best A B C D E
I perform to the best of my ability A B C D E
Appendix 2: Perception of Success Questionnaire (Adult Version)
What does success in sport mean to you? There are no right or wrong answers. We ask you to circle the
letter that best indicates how you feel.
WHEN PLAYING SPORT, I FEEL MOST SUCCESSFUL WHEN:
Strongly Strongly
agree Neutral disagree
I beat other people A B C D E
I am clearly superior A B C D E
I am the best A B C D E
I work hard A B C D E
I show clear personal improvement A B C D E
I outperform my opponents A B C D E
I reach a goal A B C D E
I overcome difficulties A B C D E
I reach personal goals A B C D E
I win A B C D E
I show other people I am the best A B C D E
I perform to the best of my ability A B C D E