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Is global and applies to all situations because it is a stable personality characteristic

Definition: ‘Is an attitude based on the belief that one

can succeed’

Relates to specific situation; for example an otherwise confident football player may lack confidence when taking a penalty

Definition;‘the strength of an individual’s belief that

he or she can successfully perform a given activity.’

Seek challenges Attribute success to internal factors

such as ability and effort TAS behaviour characteristics The above would elevate confidence

and increase expectation of success in next challenge

Adopt avoidance behaviour Give up easily and become anxious

when task is difficult They attribute failure to internal factors The above would decrease confidence

and reduce expectation of success in next challenge and induce learned helplessness

Bandura’s Self Efficacy Theory1. Previous Accomplishments Reminder of previous success in skill

(practical)2. Vicarious Experiences Watching others perform the skill3. Verbal Persuation Convincing athlete of their ability to

perform the skill4. Emotional Control Evaluation of physical state

SPORTS CONFIDENCE THEORY

VEALEY’s MODEL OF SPORT CONFIDENCE

TRAIT SPORTS CONFIDENCE / STATE SPORTS CONFIDENCE

TRAIT SPORT CONFIDENCE

Its innate and described as a natural disposition

Relatively stable

Is the amount of confidence a person has in their overall sports ability

STATE SPORT CONFIDENCE

Is the degree of confidence in a specific situation i.e. taking a penalty

Can be developed through learning and is unstable and changeable.

Sports Confidence Theory measures 2 Factors

State Sports Confidence has immediate impact on the skill which is to be performed e.g. determines quality of the penalty kick.

The degree of State Confidence is determined by the interaction of 3 factors:

1.Trait Sports Confidence

2.The objective Sports Situation

3.The performer’s Competitive Orientation

3 factors interact to determine State Confidence

Trait Sport confidence

Competitive Orientation

The Sport Situation

Result of performance (perceived

success/attribution/

satisfaction)

Performance in the Sport Situation

(behaviour response)

State Sport confidence

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1. Trait sports confidence and competitiveness will increase

2. Increased trait confidence will increase state confidence

for future competition

1. Trait sports confidence and competitiveness will decrease

2. Decreased trait confidence will decrease state confidence

for future competition

Effects of variation in levels of trait sports confidence and competitive orientation

A Decrease in trait sports confidence and competitiveness will:

An increase in trait confidence and

competitiveness will:

Depress state confidence

Elevate state confidence

Reduce self-efficacy Increase self-efficacy

Makes the performer feel less confident

Makes the performer feel more confident

Causes avoidance behaviour

Facilitate approach behaviour

The variations in the levels of trait sports confidence and competitiveness orientation produces the following effect. . .

Mastery of Skill

Styling

Physical and mental

Preparation

This occurs when the skill has been acquired and the performer perceives that progress has been made.

Confidence will increase if the athlete can demonstrate a highly skilled performance to significant others

Will increase the likelihood of a successful performance

Environmental comfort

Effective Leadership

Social Reinforcement

Praise and approval from significant others, particularly in the context of strong team cohesion, will raise confidence

Promotes confidence in team members

People who lack self confidence will be helped if the working conditions are suitable, for example a novice should not be

observed when learning a new skill.

1. Describe the ways in which HIGH and LOW levels of confidence might affect a sports persons performance

(5marks)2. A sports participants performance has

deteriorated because of loss of confidence. Explain possible sport-related causes for this loss in confidence (6marks)

3. Select 3 sources of sports confidence as identified by Vealey and use a practical example to explain each one (3marks)

You are the coach of an athlete who is returning to training after a long period of injury and rehabilitation. Discuss the strategies that could be implemented to help the athlete to regain confidence