Self-efficacy and its effect on physical stamina of selected male sports persons

Abstract

The present study intended to find out the relationship between self efficacy and level of physical stamina in sports persons. The study was conducted on 200 male athletes at National Institute of Sports, Patiala. The Perceived physical ability, Physical self presentational confidence and Total self efficacy of the sportspersons was measured with Ryckmann et al. self-efficacy scale. Physical stamina was administered and assessed with the help of computerized bicycle ergo meter manufactured by Ergoline. The bicycle ergometer is set for body sizes ranging between 120cm and 200 cm. The study was conducted in two phases. In the first phase self–efficacy scale was administered and in the second phase the level of physical stamina was analyzed. The results of the study indicated that a positive relationship exists between self-efficacy and physical stamina capacity of sportspersons. Sportspersons who had higher perceived physical ability, higher perceived self presentational confidence and a high level of Total self efficacy showed higher stamina capacity as compared to athletes who showed a lower score for efficacy variables.