Self Confidence

Question 1

Self confidence

Answer 1

Self confidence is a persons expectations about their own success

Question 2

Why is it nessesary for a successful performance?

Answer 2

• Reduces anxiety
• Influences concentration and emotions

Question 3

What is self efficacy

Answer 3

A persons belief that they can successfully undertake a particular behaviour to achieve an outcome

Question 4

Performance accomplishment

Answer 4

A successful past performance will enhance self confidence.
- Matters more when recent

Question 5

Vicarious Experiences

Answer 5

Observation of an athlete of a similar skill or age successfully completing a skill

Question 6

Verbal Persuasion

Answer 6

Obtaining belief in a persons ability via verbal information

Question 7

Imaginal experiences

Answer 7

Athletes may obtain self confidence by imagining themselves performing successfully in the future

Question 8

Physiological states

Answer 8

Athletes may associate physical symptoms with good or bad performances

Question 9

Emotional states

Answer 9

Athletes experiencing positive emotions are more likely to feel confident rather than if they feel sad

Question 10

How to improve self confidence (FAIP)

Answer 10

• Focus on performance accomplishments
• Act confident
• Imagery
• Planning and preparation

Question 11

Focusing on performance accomplishments

Answer 11

Even if losing, it is imporatant and beneficial to focus on the positives

Question 12

Act confident

Answer 12

Can boost athletes morale and decrease opponents confidence

Question 13

Imagery

Answer 13

Athletes imagining themselves completing a skill successfully before performance

Question 14

Planning and preparation

Answer 14

Low levels of confidence spread through unorepared teams