Adaptation and Validation of a Test for the Evaluation of Tactical Knowledge in Soccer: Test de Conocimiento Tactico Ofensivo en Futbol for the Brazilian Context (TCTOF-BRA).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies and tests to assess the tactical domain of young soccer players are recent, and few instruments meet the majority of quality criteria.

Objective

To adapt and validate the Test de Conocimiento Táctico Ofensivo en Fútbol (TCTOF) for the Brazilian context (TCTOF-BRA).

Methods

The article consists of two studies. Study 1 (n = 111) included the translation, theoretical/semantic analysis, back translation, cross-cultural equivalence, and content and face validity (pre-test). In study 2 (n = 768), a theoretical and empirical item analysis was carried out, followed by construct validity [exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and the known-groups method] and reliability (internal consistency and repeatabi

SUBMITTER: Rechenchosky L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9330055 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature