Sport Psychology - Self-efficacy Flashcards
Define self-efficacy
Self confidence in a specific sporting situation
Outline the 4 factors that contribute to self-efficacy
Past performance accomplishments
Vicarious experiences
Verbal persuasion
Emotional arousal
Explain past performance accomplishments
Previous success in the same situation leads to high levels of self-efficacy in the present or future
Explain vicarious experiences
Watching a performer of the same perceived ability achieve success leads to high levels of self efficacy
Explain verbal persuasion
If a coach encourages certain behaviours, that will lead to high levels of self-efficacy
Explain emotional arousal
If a performer is at optimum levels of arousal, they will have a peak flow experience