Personal and Physical qualities

Aims of the lesson Pupils will learn the difference between personal and physical qualities. Pupils will learn the difference between personal and physical qualities. Pupils will understand how these can benefit a sports performer and how it may determine the choice of activity and role they play. Pupils will understand how these can benefit a sports performer and how it may determine the choice of activity and role they play. Pupils will use this information to help answer an exam type question and relate it to their own experience. Pupils will use this information to help answer an exam type question and relate it to their own experience.

Physical Qualities To fulfil a particular role in an activity, we require different qualities. To fulfil a particular role in an activity, we require different qualities. Physical qualities can dictate the role we take. Physical qualities can dictate the role we take. For example:- For example:-  A goal-shooter in netball needs height.  A prop forward in rugby needs strength.  To perform successfully in gymnastics you need flexibility. Many sports require a level of skill. Many sports require a level of skill.

Physical qualities Height Height Your height might dictate the activity or role you play. Eg. Being tall would benefit a goal shooter, goal keeper, high jumper, basketball player. Being small and light – would help work in a jockey’s favour.

Physical qualities Strength – having good strength would help rugby players, weight lifters, gymnasts etc. Strength – having good strength would help rugby players, weight lifters, gymnasts etc.

Physical Qualities Speed – having speed would help sprinters, footballers, long jumpers etc Speed – having speed would help sprinters, footballers, long jumpers etc

Physical qualities Flexibility – would help gymnasts, dancers, swimmers, hurdlers etc. Flexibility – would help gymnasts, dancers, swimmers, hurdlers etc.

Personal qualities Personal qualities may also have an affect on the roles we take. They relate to our character and how we treat other people. Personal qualities may also have an affect on the roles we take. They relate to our character and how we treat other people.

For example:- For example:-  Team members need to be able to co- operate with others.  A referee needs to be able to concentrate to focus on particular incidents.  A coach or captain, who is organising and making decisions during a game, needs leadership skills. No one can do anything well unless they're motivated and set targets. No one can do anything well unless they're motivated and set targets.