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Unit 11: Personality and Sports Psychology
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- 1What are the characteristics of an introvert?Shy, quiet, clam and thoughtful.
Like a low level of arousal
Enjoy quiet activities
Precision sports with intricate movements
Work hard in training
Get nervous before competitions
Have a low tolerance for pain
Avoid contact sports - 2What types of sports are associated with an introvert?Snooker, golf, gymnastics and badminton
- 3What are the characteristics of an extrovert?Lively, loud, assertive and a leader.
Socially outgoing
Need a high level of arousal
Enjoy fast, exhilarating sports
Love competition and excitement
Sports using large motor skills
Enjoy contact sports and the pain - 4What types of sports are associated with an extrovert?Rugby league / Rugby union / Hockey / Football / Netball / Boxing and Martial Arts
- 5What is a closed skill?The environment does not change.
Nobody influencing the execution of the skill.
The equipment is always the same. - 6Name a sport and give an example of a closed skill.Gymnastics - beam routine
Trampolining - performing a routine
Diving - Executing a dive - 7What is an open skill?The environment is constantly changing. The athlete has to adapt to suit the situation.
- 8What factors could contribute to a skill being an open skill?The weather conditions
The terrain / playing surface may change
The positioning of players around you
The spectators jeering / cheering - 9What types of sports are associated with an open skill?Football - weather and pitch change
Positioning of players on the pitch - 10Athletes have to be motivated to be successful. What is intrinsic motivation?Internal drive
Sport is played for personal satisfaction
Sport is fun and enjoyable
Enjoy socialising with others - 11Athletes have to be motivated to be successful. What is extrinsic motivation?External reward
Winning a title / trophy / medal
Financial reward / prize money
Sponsorship gifts - 12Name the different psychological factors that can affect an athlete.Motivation
Tension
Nervousness
Stress
Anxiety
Boredom - 13What is motivation?The desire to succeed, the desire to achieve something, inspired to do something.
Motivation focuses the performer, improves concentration.
Motivation pushes athletes to train harder - 14What is tension?Tension is related to excitement or suspense. This can be relayed between athlete and spectators and back again.
- 15What is nervousness?Nervousness can add to the tension levels during an event.
Nervousness affects the athlete physically, shaking and being feeling sick.
Nervousness can relate to the occasion, age of the athlete, home or away event. - 16What is stress?It is the body's reaction to change that requires a physical (fatigue), mental (sleep deprivation) or emotional (family/friends) adjustment or response and this in turn can be linked to other factors in any sporting situation.
- 17What factors could affect the athletes stress levels?The crowds reactions
The level of competition
The score
Physical condition, injuries could affect stress levels. - 18What is anxiety?Feeling nervous or apprehensive or tense or worried. It can make you feel uneasy and apprehensive (fearful) both before and during an event.
- 19What symptoms may an athlete who is anxious display?Lose concentration
Making mistakes
Muscles tighten up
Could be physically sick - 20What is boredom?The performer having little or no interest in the event. They lack concentration. Could be due to not being challenged or by having to continually repeat the same training activity.
- 21How can boredom be reduced?Keep training fun, different, lively, challenging and relevant.
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- AQA GCSE PE Facts Flashcards on Unit 11: Personality and Sports Psychology, created by Cath Warriner on 18/08/2016.
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