Elite sport psychology/self confidence/summary

This topic has described self-confidence and its importance in elite sport, by:

• Clarifying that self-confidence and good performance have a circular relationship.
• Explaining that self-confidence is influenced by personality and situational factors.
• Describing sources of self confidence in sport, of which previous success is the most influential.
• Presenting a five-step approach to boosting self-confidence.

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This module has demonstrated that a loss of control is closely linked to self-confidence. Consider how these factors may also have an effect on self confidence:

• Preparation and training.
• Equipment.
• Playing conditions.
• Returning from injury.

Wrestling in Iran

Secrets of Asian Sport Psychology

Secrets of Asian Sport Psychology offers many insights into the subject of self-confidence. In particular, the chapter on Wrestling In Iran explains the importance of self-confidence in a sport where part of the challenge is to physically overwhelm your opponent. The chapter also includes discussion of the importance of religion in the sport, which is a source of confidence in many cultures.

• Wrestling in Iran