The purpose of this study was to examine the nature and functioning of the relationship between self-efficacy and athletic performance. Self-efficacy is defined as the strength of an individual`s conviction that he or she can successfully execute a be...
The purpose of this study was to examine the nature and functioning of the relationship between self-efficacy and athletic performance. Self-efficacy is defined as the strength of an individual`s conviction that he or she can successfully execute a behavior required to achieve a certain outcome. Personal efficacy determine what kind of activities people will choose initially, how much effort they will expend, and how long they will persist in the face of obstacles. However, self-efficacy predicts performance only when proper incentives and the necessary skills are present. Self-efficacy is influenced by four principle sources of information. Several techniques influencing the self-efficacy and performance were introduced. although Bandura`s model is too simplistic to account for all behavioral change in motor performace, self-efficacy is an important cognitive mechanism in explaining motor behavior.