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.