Comparison of Self-Efficacy Between Students Athletes and Non Student Athletes

Abstract: The aim of the study was to find out the difference in self-efficacy between Students Athlete and Non-Students Athlete. For this present study, 75 Students Athlete and 75 non-students' athlete were selected as a subject. The Academic Self-efficacy scale were used to measure self-efficacy and personality of Students Athlete and Non Students Athlete, t-ratios were used to compare the significantly gender difference between Students Athlete and Non Students Athlete who had participated in Inter collegiate tournament. Significant difference of self-efficacy was found between Students Athlete and Non-Students Athlete. No significant differences were found in Study skills, Critical and creative thinking, between student Athlete and Non-Students Athlete. However, significant differences were found in Time management of students Athletes and Non-Students Athlete. Student's athletes' better Self-efficacy and time management skills and non-students was good Involvement in Learning as compare to their counterparts.

Keywords: Study skills Critical and creative thinking, Time management, Involvement in Learning