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Confidence and Self-Efficacy in Sports Performance (Sports Confidence -…
Confidence and Self-Efficacy in Sports Performance
Sports Confidence - The belief that individuals possess regarding their ability to be successful within sport
Self-Efficacy - The self confidence that we have in specific situations
Impact of Sports Confidence
Results in improved performances
Leads to determined and persistent mastery behaviours
Performance
Leads to better decision making and more positive outcomes
Enhances motivation
Makes athletes want to participate with and against others
Leads to performers engaging in a wide range of sports/activities
Participation
Leads to performers engaging in social situations linked to competition
Result in performers coping better with winning and losing
Improved ability to maintain optimum levels of arousal and high levels of drive to succeed
Often leads to high levels of self-esteem
Makes performers feel there abilities and efforts are valuable and important within a team setting
Self-Esteem
Benefits of High Self-Esteem
Less likely to engage in risky behaviours (Drug use)
Fewer interpersonal problems
Reduced anxiety
Improved perceptions of own body image
Optimistic outlook on life
Less chance of conforming to social peer pressure
Dangers of Low Self-Esteem
Engaging in risky behaviours
Eating Disorders due to negative perceptions of body image
Not participating in sports or physical activity
Depression
Getting bullied or becoming a bully
Two Models
Bandura's Theory of Self Efficacy
Vealey's Model of Sports Confidence