Construct validity and reliability of the Test of Perceived Motor Competence for children with visual impairments

Abstract

The Test of Perceived Motor Competence for children with visual impairments (TPMC-VI) is currently content validated. Further validation and reliability were needed to report the psychometric properties of the TPMC-VI; therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the construct validity and the internal consistency for the TPMC-VI. Children aged 3-8 years with visual impairments completed the TPMC-VI with assistance from their parents or members of the research team. Results indicated that the TPMC-VI is a valid and reliable (α = .68) assessment. Researchers and practitioners can confidently use the TPMC-VI to evaluate children's perceived motor competence.

The Psychometric Properties for the Test of Perceived Physical Competence for Youths with Visual Impairments

“…The first step in addressing this gap, the development of the Test of Perceived Motor Competence for young children with visual impairments, yielded a brief measure that produced data with strong estimates of face, content, and construct validity and reliability (Brian et al, 2017). However, this tool was developed for use among children aged 3–8 years and only focused on gross motor skills.…”

“…The purposes of this study were to examine the (a) face value and (b) divergent validity, (c) internal consistency, and (d) factor structure of the TPPC. Given the that Test of Perceived Motor Competence showed robust psychometrics (see Brian et al (2017) for more information), we hypothesized that (a) a panel of experts would deem the TPPC strong regarding content and face validity, (b) that the TPPC would diverge from the Perceived Physical Competence Subscale of the Self-perception Profiles for Children as the TPPC was created specifically to remediate the problems with the Self-perception Profiles for Children, (c) that McDonald’s Omega values would be strong for internal consistency, and (d) that there would be six items that would load into one latent construct, perceived physical competence.…”

Influence of Sports Camps and Vision on Perceived Motor Competence in Children and Adolescents who Are Visually Impaired

“…One's perceptions are often driven by self-comparisons to same-aged peers with regard to any particular sport, physical activity, or gross motor skill (Har ter, 1978). As such, it is critical to determine effective methods for improving this com petence in children with visual impairments to possibly improve their physical activity levels throughout their lifespan (Brian et al, 2016a;2016b;2017).…”

Movement: An introduction to the special issue

“…The first three articles by Columna, Dillon, Norris, Dolphin, and McCabe (2017a); Haegele, Yessick, and Kirk, (2017); and Brian, Bostick, Taunton, and Pennell (2017) examined perceptions toward movement from different perspectives. Columna et al (2017a) examined the perceptions of parents of children with visual impairments regarding physical activity for their families and children.…”

“…In reviewing papers by Columna et al and Haegele and colleagues, it is clear how perceived barriers can impact habitual physical activity involvement. The issue’s third article, from Brian et al (2017), continues their research team’s work in examining the validity and reliability of the Test of Perceived Motor Competence for youth with visual impairments. This paper provides continued evidence-based support for the instrument for children aged 3–8 years, which provides an indication of youth’s beliefs about their personal ability to perform gross motor tasks.…”