2.2- Sports Psychology- Confidence

Question 1

Sports confidence

Answer 1

The belief or degree of certainty individuals possess about their ability to be successful in sport

Question 2

Self efficacy

Answer 2

Self confidence we have in specific situations

Question 3

Self esteem

Answer 3

Feelings of self worth that determines how valuable and competent we feel

Question 4

Impact of self confidence on motivation

Answer 4

Higher self confidence means you have more motivation to achieve and firm decisions that will have a positive outcome

Question 5

Impact of self confidence on participation

Answer 5

High self confidence means that they participate with others and don’t feel inhibited and engage in team activities

Question 6

Self esteem and high confidence

Answer 6

High self esteem= high confidence= increased arousal and increase in performance

Question 7

Impact of childhood experiences

Answer 7

Relationship with parents teacher and coaches have an impact.

Positive and negative experience impact self esteem

High self esteem means you are better able to cope with wins and losses

Enhances coping skills which is valuable in real life

Question 8

Children with negative self esteem are more likely to:

Answer 8

Be depressed

Have eating disorders

Engage in risky behaviours

Not participate in sport

Question 9

Vealey’s Sport Confidence Model

Answer 9

SC-Trait - existing level of self-confidence

Competitive Orientation - existing level of competitiveness

SC-State - confidence in specific situation

Behavioural Response - response to the situation

Subjective Opinion - emotion felt towards the behavioural response (satisfaction or disappointment)