🔍 Test Objective:

The self-confidence scale allows for the evaluation of the level of confidence felt before and after a competition. It helps identify the gaps between anticipated confidence and actual confidence after the event, thus adjusting the mental strategies used.

1️⃣ EVALUATION OF CONFIDENCE BEFORE THE COMPETITION

Instructions: The athlete evaluates their level of confidence before the competition on a scale of 1 to 10 and answers the following questions.

📌 Confidence scale before the competition: ____/10

📋 Factors influencing confidence before the competition:

✅ I feel well prepared physically and mentally. (Yes ☐ / No ☐)

✅ I have succeeded in similar situations before. (Yes ☐ / No ☐)

✅ I feel stress or doubts before starting. (Yes ☐ / No ☐)

✅ I am able to visualize my success. (Yes ☐ / No ☐)

✅ My environment (coach, team, opponent) influences my confidence. (Yes ☐ / No ☐)

📌 Comments:

2️⃣ EVALUATION OF CONFIDENCE AFTER THE COMPETITION

Instructions: After the competition, the athlete evaluates their level of confidence again and answers the following questions.

📌 Confidence scale after the competition: ____/10

📋 Analysis of confidence after the competition:

✅ I felt stable confidence throughout the event. (Yes ☐ / No ☐)

✅ My level of confidence increased during the competition. (Yes ☐ / No ☐)

✅ My level of confidence decreased over the course of the event. (Yes ☐ / No ☐)

✅ I was able to manage my doubts and stay focused. (Yes ☐ / No ☐)

✅ The result influenced my self-confidence. (Yes ☐ / No ☐)

📌 Comments:

3️⃣ ANALYSIS OF GAPS BETWEEN BEFORE AND AFTER

📌 Comparison of confidence level before and after:

✅ Confidence remained stable (gap of 0 to 1 point). ☐

✅ Confidence increased after the competition (positive gap). ☐

✅ Confidence decreased after the competition (negative gap). ☐

📌 Factors that influenced the evolution of confidence:

📌 Lessons learned and areas for improvement:

✅ Strengthen mental preparation before the event. ☐

✅ Work on managing emotions during competition. ☐

✅ Adjust mental routines to stabilize confidence. ☐

✅ Develop better resilience to unforeseen events. ☐

📌 Action plan for the next competition:

✅ Usage Instructions:

📌 Take this test before and after each competition to observe trends.

📌 Analyze the evolution of confidence to adjust mental preparation.

📌 Compare results across multiple events to identify recurring patterns.

🚀 Final Objective: Understand and strengthen self-confidence to improve mental stability in competition.