Physical Education A-Level
Competitive orientation
What Competitive orientation means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Competitive orientation
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The degree to which a performer values competition and uses competitive outcomes to judge success.
Topics that use Competitive orientation
- Self-efficacy and confidence (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Crowd support
- Performance accomplishments
- Self-confidence in sport
- Self-efficacy
- Sport situation
- Stability and changeability of beliefs
- Verbal persuasion
- Vicarious experiences
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