PAPER 2 - Confidence & Self- efficacy

Question 1

Definition-

Sports Confidence

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Definition-

Self- Efficacy

Sporting Example-

Answer 2

Self- Confidence we have in specific situations

Tennis player belives in how many first serves will be successful

Question 3

Impact of high sports confidence

Performance and Participation

Answer 3

Motivated to achieve - firm decisions with more positive outcomes

Can better participate with others/in a team

Question 4

Impact of Low sports confidence

Performance and Participation

Answer 4

Shy away from activities and avoid competitive element

Question 5

Definition -

Self- Esteem

Answer 5

feelings of self worth that determines how valuable and competent we feel.

Question 6

Theoretical Model

Vealey’s Sports Confidence Model

Key Features [Draw Diagram]

Answer 6

Sporting Context
S-C Trait
Competitive Orientation
S-C State
Behaviour Response
Subjective Outcome

Question 7

Vealey’s Sports Confidence Model

S-C trait

Answer 7

Existing level of sports confidence for an athlete

Question 8

Vealey’s Sports Confidence Model

Competitive Orientation

Answer 8

Existing level of competitiveness of an athlete

Question 9

Vealey’s Sports Confidence Model

S-C State

Answer 9

Confidence shown in a specific sporting situation

Relates to amount of S-C trait and Competitive Orientation

Question 10

Vealey’s Sports Confidence Model

Behavioural Response

Answer 10

The behaviour that is shown and the skill level of the performance

Question 11

Vealey’s Sports Confidence Model

Effects of high level of S-C State

Answer 11

Behaviour = more likely to be confident and well motivated

IMPROVED PERFORMANCE

Question 12

Vealey’s Sports Confidence Model

Effects of low levels of S-C State

Answer 12

Behaviour = Tentative and lacking in confidence

POOR PERFORMANCE

Question 13

Vealey’s Sports Confidence Model

Subjective Perceptions of Outcome

Answer 13

How someone determines their emotions in sport

Eg: Emotions such as satisfaction or disappointment

Question 14

Theoretical Models

Banduras Theory of Self Efficacy

Four Factors that affecf Self- Efficacy

Answer 14

• Performance Accomplishments
• Vicarious Experiences
• Verbal Persuasion
• Emotional Arousal

Question 15

Banduras Theory of Self Efficacy

Performance Accomplishments

Answer 15

Past Experiences

Success —> attributed to controllable factors —> more likely to have high SC

Question 16

Banduras Theory of Self Efficacy

Vicarious Experiences

Answer 16

modelling by others

*Performers they are watching should be of similar standard *

Question 17

Banduras Theory of Self Efficacy

Verbal Persuasion

Answer 17

Encouragement/ Coaching/ Evaluative Feedback

Significant Others more likely to have a positive effect

Question 18

Banduras Theory of Self Efficacy

Emotional Arousal

Answer 18

How aroused = can affect confidence

Effective methods to control physiological and psychological AL = High SC