Kinesiology 3388A/B Final: kin 3388- Final notes

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 3388A/B
• Professor: Natascha Wesch

Document Summary

State perception of ability to achieve success in the moment: state confidence changes over time as ability and situation changes. Ex. confidence in ability to play rugby, when i go to a specific field at a specific school (ex. they get a lot of fans), my level of sc decreases= my state confidence goes down. Influenced by trait/ disposition beliefs: state confidence influenced by trait-like beliefs. Trait/disposition usual/typical beliefs about chances of success in their sport: my general feelings of confidence- which can influence my state confidence. Even elite athletes (trait/ disposition) experience self-doubts on occasion. It"s possible to perform successfully while having doubts and anxieties (state: self-doubts can be helpful by increasing motivation, refocusing attention to the task at hand, or helping identify weaknesses to overcome. Ex. when you lose some confidence= self-doubts, can still be useful if used correctly. Se major source of confidence in individuals when talking about very specific situations.