sports confidence Flashcards
what is sports confidence?
The belief or degree of certainty an individual possesses about there ability to be successful;;
how someone feels about their ability in sports I am good/bad at sport
what are the positives to performance of having high conifdence?
Increased quality of performance due to increased participation and perisstence
more motivated to achieve
firmer decisions making leading to positive outcomes
what are the negatives to a performer if they have a low confidence/
Leads to learned helpeness- failure is inevitable
what are the effects of high confidence on participation positive/?
INCREASED EXPECTATION OF SUCESS AND therefore more enjoyment
more able to engage in team actives
lack of inhibition around others
what are the negatives of having lw confidence on participation??
shying away from activities
avoiding competition
what are the positives of having a high confidence on self esteem?
increasedsed self esteem due to experiencing success reduced anxiety optimistic outlook few interpersonal problems better body image less dysfunctional behaviours
what are the negatives of having a low self esteem?
risk of eating disorders
increased risk of depression
non participation in sport
becomes bullies to be bullied
