Confidence and Self Efficacy

Question 1

Sports confidence =

Answer 1

Belief that an individual has about their ability to be successful in sport

Question 2

Impact of Sports confidence

Answer 2

High SC = improves performance as more likely to take risks, make firm decisions and be competitive. Also more likely to participate
Low SC = Worsens performance and causes individuals to underperform. Also less likely to participate

Question 3

Self-Esteem

Answer 3

A feeling of self-worth that determines how valuable and competent we feel

Question 4

Impact of self-esteem

Answer 4

High SC people will have high self esteem, which helps performance as sport demands high levels of drive to succeed.
Low SC people may have low self-esteem and feel they are not good or valuable enough to contribute.
Positive self esteem is vital for long-term mental well-being.

Question 5

Ways to Build Self-Efficacy

Answer 5

Make task as easy as possible
Break down the movement
Motivate them

Question 6

Self Efficacy =

Answer 6

Belief or Self-confidence an individual has about their ability to be successful in a specific situation.
E.g. Free kick in football