Confidence

Question 1

What is sport confidence

Answer 1

Sports confidence is the belief or general disposition an individual has about their ability to be successful in sport.
It is a level of self belief we may have in a variety of situations in sport or the feeling we have about our capability to be good at sport in general

Question 2

What is self efficacy

Answer 2

The self confidence we have in specific situations.

Question 3

Impact of sports confidence on performance

Answer 3

If an individual has a high sports confidence, this makes you more likely to achieve positive outcomes in sport. You will be more skilful, successful, competitive and more likely to take risks.
If you have a low sport confidence, this has a negative effect on performance and can cause underachievement

Question 4

Impact of sports confidence on participation

Answer 4

High sports confidence will make you more likely to take part and compete. You are more likely to try new activities and volunteer for roles.
Low sports confidence makes you less likely to participate or compete in sport. You are not likely to try hard or attempt sports activities. You are unlikely to volunteer for roles and might never realise your talent in sport

Question 5

Impact of sports confidence on self esteem

Answer 5

This is the feeling of self-worth.
If you have a high sports confidence you are more likely to have a higher self-esteem.
If you have a low sports confidence you are more likely to
have a lower self-esteem.
Positive self-esteem is vital for long term mental well-being as well as an ability to cope in life and in sporting situations that might not always be positive

Question 6

Explain the 4 factors effecting self efficacy in banduras self efficacy theory

Answer 6

1. Performance accomplishments: The previous successes that a performer has had. If a performer is reminded of previous mastery of tasks, self efficacy increases
2. Vicarious experiences: Watching others of equal ability succeeding at the task. If a performer is shown an accurate demonstration, self efficacy increases
3. Verbal persuasion: Being convinced that they have the ability to be successful at the task. Positive talk from a coach increases self efficacy. Experienced performers can use positive self talk, to persuade themselves
4. Emotional arousal: The performer’s perception of their psychological and physiological state. If a performer can view their heightened arousal as readiness for performance, efficacy increases

Question 7

Explain the 2 things the 4 factors affecting self efficacy affect

Answer 7

Efficacy expectations: the expectation of the performer to achieve success / achieve their goal
Athletic performance: is now improved as self-efficacy is higher

Question 8

Characteristics of Self Efficacy

Answer 8

Self Efficacy can exert a powerful influence on performance, by raising the performers expectation of success. This tends to be unstable and therefore changeable.
High self efficacy: Attribute success to internal factors, Adopt Approach behaviours, and have low Naf and high Nach, Seeks challenges and persevere with tasks
Low self efficacy: Attribute success to external factors, Adopt avoidance behaviours and have high Naf and low Nach, Gives up easily on tasks and doesn’t seek challenges.

Question 9

How athletes develop low self efficacy

Answer 9

Poor performance
Negative experiences when performing a skill
Overwhelming skills compared to athletes current ability
Repeated poor performance in a skill
Players demeaning your ability
Poor psychological state (learned helplessness)
Negative reinforcement
Losing streak