Exploring the validity and reliability of the student athlete training environment scale: a second-order CFA model analysis of items

Abstract

The aim of this research is to assess the validity of the concept and the determination of the reliability of the training environment scale, to test the contribution of each element and indicator in reflecting training environment variables, and to evaluate the extent to which the theoretical model of the training environment corresponds with empirical data. The sample for this research was 224 people with a sampling technique using probability sampling. The sample consisted of 132 male athletes and 92 female athletes, sample characteristics of 128 samples aged 12 - 15 years and 96 samples aged 16 - 18 years. The data collection method uses a training environment scale and data analysis uses Structure Equation Modeling (SEM) with Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) through the Lisrel 8.71 program. Analysis of research results shows that student athletes in Indonesia are included in the "good" category regarding the training environment. Training environment variables show valid and reliable data, formed from various aspects and indicators. Aspects related to facilities have a large role in representing the training environment, while family aspects are less prominent in describing the training environment. The measurement model of training environment variables is in line with empirical data. This research can test the harmony between the theoretical model of training environment variables and the empirical data contained in the training environment. Key words: training environment, student athlete, validity and reliability, confirmatory factor analysis

Keywords

• Training Environment
• Student Athlete
• Validity and Reliability
• Confirmatory Factor Analysis