ACSI | Lana Ireland

Athletic Coping Inventory Scale (ACIS)

Read each statement carefully.

Indicate as accurately as possible how often you experience the same thing, using the scale "almost never, sometimes, often, and almost always". There are no right or wrong answers.

Do not spend too much time on any one statement.

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1. On a daily or weekly basis I set very specific goals to guide what I do

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

2. I get the most out of my talent and skill

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

3. When a coach tells me how to correct a mistake I have made, I tend to take it personally and get upset

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

4. When I am swimming I can focus my attention and block out distractions

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

5. I remain positive and enthusiastic during competition, no mater how badly things are going

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

6. I tend to swim better under pressure because I think more clearly

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

7. I worry quite a bit about what others think of my performance

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

8. I tend to do lots of planning about how to reach my goals

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

9. I feel confident that I will play well

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

10. When a coach criticises me I become upset rather than feel helped

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

11. It is easy for me to keep distracting thoughts from interfering with watching tv

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

12. I put a lot of pressure on myself by worrying about how I will perform

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

13. I set my own performance goals for each training session

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

14. I don't have to be pushed to train hard

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

15. If a coach criticises or yells at me I correct the mistake without getting upset about it

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

16. I handle unexpected situations in artistic swimming very well

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

17. When things are going badly I tell myself to keep calm and this works for me

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

18. The more pressure there is during a game the more I enjoy it

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

19. While competing, I worry about making mistakes or failing

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

20. I have my own focus areas worked out in my head long before the comp

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

21. When I feel myself getting too tense I can quickly relax my body and calm myself

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

22. To me, pressure situations are challenges that I welcome

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

23. I think about and imagine what will happen if I fail or screw up

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

24. I maintain emotional control regardless of how things are going for me

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

25. It is easy for me to direct my attention and focus

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

26. When I fail to reach my goals it makes me try even harder

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

27. I improve my skills by listening carefully to advice and instructions from coaches

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

28. I make fewer mistakes when the pressure is on because I concentrate better

Almost Never

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always