Crowd support
What Crowd support means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Crowd support
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Reference: AQA
Supportive home spectators can raise state confidence and motivation, although they can also increase pressure if expectations are high.
Topics that use Crowd support
- Self-efficacy and confidence (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Performance accomplishments
- Self-confidence in sport
- Self-efficacy
- Sport situation
- Stability and changeability of beliefs
- Verbal persuasion
- Vicarious experiences
- Competitive orientation
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