Self-efficacy
What Self-efficacy means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
A task-specific belief in one's capability to organise and execute the actions needed for a particular performance.
A performer's belief in their ability to succeed at a specific task in a specific situation.
Topics that use Self-efficacy
- Self-efficacy and confidence (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Crowd support
- Performance accomplishments
- Self-confidence in sport
- Sport situation
- Stability and changeability of beliefs
- Verbal persuasion
- Vicarious experiences
- Competitive orientation
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