The aim of the present study is to prove construct validity German versions Feeling Scale (FS) and Felt Arousal (FAS) for a progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) exercise. A total 228 sport science students conducted PMR exercise 45 min completed FS, FAS, Self-Assessment Manikin (SAM) in pre-test–post-test design. significant decrease arousal (t(227) = 8.296, p < 0.001) increase pleasure 4.748...