Validity of self-assessment of professionalism in undergraduate Chilean kinesiology students

This study validated the cross-cultural adaptation of the Core Values Self-Assessment (CVSA) to evaluate professionalism in undergraduate kinesiology students. Conducted as a cross-sectional study with nonprobability sampling and correlational analysis, 131 students participated, yielding a response rate of 81.8% after providing informed consent. The instrument demonstrated robust content validity (CVI = 0.61) and high internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha α = 0.929. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) identified a five-factor structure (Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin value = 0.872, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.0001), supporting its psychometrics properties. These findings suggest that the adapted CVSA is a reliable tool for assessing and monitoring professionalism in novice Kinesiology students, providing insights for educational practices and further investigation. This study evaluates the psychometric properties of cross-cultural adaptation of de Core Values Self-Assessment tool, exploring the development of professionalism in undergraduate kinesiology students with focus on key values and competencies that shape their future in the discipline. By examining how students perceive and commit to professional behaviors, the findings suggest that integrating professional values from the beginning of training may better prepare students to meet the healthcare challenges faced by society, ensuring that they are equipped to serve diverse communities effectively.