Sports Psychology

SELF EFFICACY

Definition

Self efficacy is self confidence in

any given situation Bandura, 1977

Self Efficacy

Self confidence is probably one of the

most important psychological
prerequisites for success in sport.
Self confident athletes believe in their
ability to develop the knowledge and
skills needed to succeed.
This represents their self fulfilling
prophecy expecting something to
happen causes it to happen!

Wisdom 75

If you believe you are the best,

then you are halfway there.
Carron Addison

Characteristics
Weinberg (1995) suggested that
when we are confident: Remain calm
Concentrate
Set challenging goals
Try harder
Persevere
Take more risks

Over Confidence
Over confidence can be dangerous
because: It can lead to a lack of effort
Can lead to excessive risk taking
Can lead to a lack of confidence

Theory of self efficacy

Bandura identifies 4 main factors that affect

future success and thus determines self
efficacy:
Performance accomplishments level of
success experienced
Vicarious experiences observing others
perform and achieve success
Verbal persuasion can instil confidence
through discussion or distortion of practices
Emotional arousal ensure optimum levels