Self-efficacy in Sports and Fitness

 

Self-efficacy in sports and fitness

Self-efficacy is an individual's belief in their capacity to act in the ways necessary to reach specific goals. Self-efficacy is an important factor in sports and fitness because it helps athletes keep going in the face of adversity. It also helps them overcome psychological barriers and setbacks like injuries.

According to research, a consistent finding is that self-efficacy has a positive relationship with performance. With the requisite skills and motivation, more efficacious people outperform those who have lower self-efficacy.

“Never say never because limits, like fears, are often just illusions.” — Michael Jordan