State Anxiety Test

This quiz is the Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2), a sport-specific state anxiety scale developed by Martens, Vealey, and Burton (1990). The scale divides anxiety into three components: cognitive anxiety, somatic anxiety, and a related component self-confidence. Self-confidence tends to be the opposite of cognitive anxiety and is another important factor in managing stress. You may not understand what this means so perform the quiz with help from your teacher or coach so they can explain what your results mean.

This Quiz needs to performed twice, on two separate occasions. Complete the first one during a quiet time before training when you are fairly relaxed, and complete the second one during a competitive situation that you feel is highly stressful. Read each sentence and indicate how you feel right now, at this moment. There are no right or wrong answers. Do not spend too much time on any one statement.

Questions Not at all Somewhat Moderately so Very much so
I am concerned about this competition.
I feel nervous.
I feel at ease.
I have self-doubts.
I feel jittery.
I feel comfortable.
I am concerned I may not do as well in this competition as I could.
My body feels tense.
I feel confident in myself.
I am concerned about losing.
I feel tense in my stomach.
I feel sure.
I am concerned about losing.
My body feels relaxed.
I'm confident I can meet the challenge.
I'm concerned about performing poorly.
My heart is racing.
I'm confident about performing well.
I'm worried about reaching my goal.
I feel my stomach sinking.
I feel mentally relaxed.
I'm concerned that others will be disappointed with my performance.
My hands are clammy.
I'm confident because I mentally picture myself reaching my goal.
I'm concerned I won't be able to concentrate.
My body feels tight.
I'm confident of coming through under pressure.