C - Self Confidence Flashcards
(18 cards)
What is self-confidence?
The belief in your ability to perform and achieve specific outcomes.
Considered a critical success factor at all levels.
Who created the multidimensional model of sport confidence?
Vealey
Developed in 2001.
What are the constructs of sport confidence?
Decision-making skills
Physical skills
Anticipatory skills
Capacity to learn & develop
What are the 9 sources of sport confidence?
Mastery
Demonstration of ability
Physical and mental preparation
Self-presentation
Social support
Coaches’ leadership
Vicarious experiences
Feeling comfortable in the environment
Situational favourableness
What are the consequences of higher levels of sport confidence?
More positive affect
Increased effort
Greater cognitive focus
What 3 factors can influence sport confidence?
Personality factors (level of optimism)
Demographics (gender)
Organisational structure (coach’s behaviour)
What is the impact of low self-confidence on performance?
Belief that they ‘can’t’ leading to decreased performance and self-doubt.
What does an optimal level of self-confidence achieve?
Helps enhance and maintain an elevated level of performance.
What can over-confidence lead to?
Complacency and missing key information due to decreased attention.
What is self-esteem?
How much you like or value yourself.
What are the implications of high self-esteem for athletes?
Higher levels of leadership
Increased independence
Greater resilience
Positive relationships
Desire to learn new skills
What are the negative impacts of low self-esteem?
Higher levels of anxiety and depression
Poor health behaviors
Negative social comparisons
What techniques can increase self-confidence?
Imagery
Self-talk
How can expectations influence an athlete’s performance?
High expectations can lead to great confidence and success based on perceived competence.
What are the 4 sections of Vealeys model of sports confidence?
Constructs
Consequences
Sources
Factors
What is self efficacy?
A perception of one’s ability to perform a particular task successfully. Also known as a situational specific form of self confidence.
What is the theory linked to Self efficacy?
Bandura’s self efficacy theory
What are the 4 stages of Banduras theory?
Performance accomplishment
Vicarious experiences
Verbal persuasion
Emotional arousal
