PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION IN SPORT: METHODOLOGICAL AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS

Evaluation is one of the most important functions in psychological work. In this article, the most important assessment instruments in Sport Psychology (tests and questionnaires, interviews, observations and psychophysiological registers), as well as some administration references collected from the principal Spanish books and scientific journals are presented. Moreover, we analyze some important methodological and practical aspects in this process. Among them, the need to create specific and validated instruments for Spanish athletes or the need to complement the information with more than one instrument must be highlighted. These aspects will allow us to work more effectively in the assessment process, and also to guarantee a greater scientific rigor in psychological work in sport contexts.