Training and Performance of Table Tennis Players and Their Influence on Self-efficacy

Abstract

This study investigated several characteristics and educational experiences of table tennis players engaged in a training regimen at Beijing Sports University. The findings suggest that the program effectively catered to a wide variety of players, considering their age, sex, academic level, and training experience. This is consistent with the ideas of social cognitive theory, which highlights the significance of creating an inclusive learning environment. Players exhibited significant proficiency in the technical components of the sport, which aligns with the emphasis of social cognitive theory on the importance of mastery experiences in the process of learning and development. Players placed greater reliance on coach demonstrations rather than peer demonstrations, indicating a high regard for the coach's competency and impact as a credible role model. The participants' feelings of accomplishment and favorable emotional encounters following successful performances probably enhanced their commitment to the training program. Their aptitude for acquiring knowledge from demanding matches and their overall contentment with performance levels suggests that the program effectively fostered the development of crucial abilities and mentality. The results are consistent with the emphasis of social cognitive theory on the impact of self-efficacy beliefs on motivation, effort, and perseverance. The participants' ability to bounce back from setbacks most certainly played a role in their positive self-belief and performance. Players' age and training experience variations offer useful data for developing focused interventions. The relationship between training experience and performance highlights the significance of optimizing training load, time management, and individualization to enhance training efficacy. In summary, the study emphasizes the importance of establishing an all-encompassing, skill-focused learning atmosphere to facilitate the growth of athletes from various backgrounds.