Scale

Exploratory Factor

Analysis

Confirmatory

Factor

Analysis

IM To ward Stimulation

Because this activity is exciting.

0.87

0.76

Because I find the pleasure to discover new technique to jump by pole.

0.91

0.83

For the physically powerful enjoyment that I feel while I am doing this sport.

0.73

0.81

IM To ward Knowledge

For the pleaser of discovering new training techniques.

0.74

0.65

Because it is very useful to develop new motor skills.

0.67

0.82

Because it is very interesting to learn new performance strategies.

0.85

0.77

IM To Accomplishment

For the pleaser that I feel while executing certain difficult movements.

0.86

0.93

For achieving experience while I am perfecting my abilities.

0.65

0.71

For the pleasure I feel while improving some of my weak points.

0.76

0.62

Identified Regulation

Because doing sport’s activity reflects the motor ability of who I am.

0.88

0.92

Because what I am taught in this activity will be helpful for other things.

0.81

0.83

Because it fits well with my personal development.

0.86

0.85

Introjected Regulation

Because it is possible to succeed in this activity if I take the enough time doing it.

0.79

0.76

Because I would not feel worthwhile if I did not.

0.68

0.65

Because I would feel bad if I could not do well in this sport.

0.72

0.63

External Regulation

To show others how good I am at this activity.

0.92

0.84

For the esteem of being a pole-vaulter.

0.59

0.61

Because that’s what I’m supposed to do.

0.62

0.57

Amotivation

I don’t know why I go in pole vaulting, if I could, I would get exempted.

0.58

0.63

I don’t know anymore; I have the impression that I am incapable of succeeding in this sport.

0.81

0.88

It is not clear to me anymore; I don’t really think my place is in sport.

0.77

0.82