The Effects of Equipment Modification on Children's Self-Efficacy and Basketball Shooting Performance

Reports a study that examined the effects of modification of basketball size and basket height on shooting performance and self-efficacy of children ages 9-12 years. Subjects completed a self-efficacy questionnaire before and after shooting 10 baskets under 4 conditions. Self-efficacy was highest wh...

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Published in:	Research quarterly for exercise and sport Vol. 65; no. 2; p. 159
Main Author:	Chase, Melissa A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-06-1994
Subjects:	Achievement Age Differences Age Factors Analysis of Variance Athletic Equipment Athletics Basketball Basketball - psychology Body Height Child Children Elementary Education Elementary School Students Equipment and Supplies Equipment Design Equipment Modification Female Hand - anatomy & histology Higher Education Humans Male Motor Skills - physiology Psychomotor Performance - physiology Recreational Activities Self Concept Self Efficacy Sex Differences Sex Factors Teaching Methods Time Factors
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Summary:	Reports a study that examined the effects of modification of basketball size and basket height on shooting performance and self-efficacy of children ages 9-12 years. Subjects completed a self-efficacy questionnaire before and after shooting 10 baskets under 4 conditions. Self-efficacy was highest when children shot at a lower basket. (SM)
ISSN:	0270-1367
DOI:	10.1080/02701367.1994.10607611