9. SPORTS CONFIDENCE THEORY VEALEY’s MODEL OF SPORT CONFIDENCE TRAIT SPORTS CONFIDENCE / STATE SPORTS CONFIDENCE

10. 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

12. 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

14. 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

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

16. 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

17. 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.