The Effect of a Self-Confidence Approach to Improving Athletic Courage among University of Kufa Futsal Players

Abstract

The researcher decided to develop a curriculum for self-confidence among University of Kufa student futsal players and its positive impact on their athletic courage. Psychological exercises are among the most important factors that complement the skill, physical, mental, technical, and tactical aspects of a player. These exercises enable them to maintain a high level of performance throughout training and competition with other teams, in addition to helping them achieve harmony among team members. The objectives of the research were as follows: Developing a scale of athletic courage for University of Kufa futsal players. Developing a self-confidence curriculum to develop and improve athletic courage for University of Kufa futsal players. Understanding the effect of a self-confidence training approach on developing athletic courage for University of Kufa futsal players. The researcher used the experimental method using a single-group approach to suit the nature of the research problem. The research community consisted of (28) players from the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences / University of Kufa. The sample was taken using a simple random method with (14) players representing the experimental research group, at a rate of (50%). The most important conclusions were: The levels of the self-confidence scale were distributed among the players according to the normal distribution in light of the percentages and the normal distribution curve, and the majority of them were concentrated at the average level. The guidance exercises and reinforcement of the self-confidence approach have an effective impact on improving and developing the level of sports courage among the players. The sample members enjoyed a significant and significant level of sports courage as a result of the session exercises.