Sport Psychology - Confidence and Self-Efficacy

Question 1

Define confidence

Answer 1

A belief in the ability to master a task

Question 2

Define trait confidence

Answer 2

A belief in the ability to do well in a range of sports (Innate and relatively stable)

Question 3

Define state confidence

Answer 3

A belief in the ability to master a specific sporting moment (Developed through learning so unstable and changeable)

Question 4

Vealey’s model of self-confidence looks at the influence of:

Answer 4

trait confidence
state confidence
the situation
the competitive orientation of the performer

Question 5

Define competitive orientation

Answer 5

refers to how much a performer is drawn to challenging situations.

Question 6

Vealey suggests that:

Answer 6

confidence gained in one area of sport could be used to improve confidence in a different sporting activity.

Question 7

What is an objective sporting situation>

Answer 7

the combination of the type of skill being performed and the situation.

Question 8

Define self-efficacy

Answer 8

A belief in the ability to master a specific sporting situation

Question 9

Name the 4 factors that influence self-efficacy

Answer 9

1. Performance Accomplishments
2. Vicarious Experiences
3. Verbal persuasion
4. Emotional arousal

Question 10

Name 3 ways a coach can improve performance

Answer 10

• Control arousal using stress management techniques
• Give an accurate demonstration
• Point out past successful performances
• Give support and encouragement
• Allow success in training
• Set attainable goals
• Attribute success to internal factors
• Mental practice