1. Personality Recap

2. Nature V Nurture

3.  Nature vs. Nurture debate  NATURE- a product of the genes, a genetically inherited predisposition  NUTURE- a learned pattern of behaviour acquired through reinforcement, imitation of the behaviour of others and general environmental influences  INTERACTION-combination of influences

4. Traits  Trait theory states that we have primary traits and secondary traits  E.g. Primary trait – Extrovert  Secondary traits – Adventurous, confident, sociable, enthusiastic

5. Psychodynamic Theory  What is happening in the picture?

6.  The ego will release the desire of the id. Often this will result in an undesired response if the superego fails as a mechanism of control.  The superego inhibits our basic intentions, and this can be developed to bring about productive and desirable behaviour in sport

7.  How can a coach use knowledge of their performers personality as a tool to develop their performance / motivation?

8. There are 2 different approaches to the use of personality profiling in sport

9. Sceptical Approach  This questions the link between personality and sports performance

10. Credulous Approach  This supports the links between sports performance and a particular personality type.

11. Revise as you go.  Test your knowledge and understanding  Page 226

12. Next week we will start the next section.  Attitudes

13. Understand the reasons we give for messing up or succeding in sport  What is the most random excuse you have heard from a sports performer to account for under-performance?