C.1.1 and C.1.2

those relatively stable and enduring aspects of individuals which distinguish them from other people and make them unique

Assume that the components of personality like patterns thoguhts and behaviours are pretty much set and long term It also says that traits can predict our reactions to situations across multiple situations but it is important to note that personality traits predispose us to ways of thinking, acting and feeling but it is not a given that our behaviour will follow the predicted pattern.

trait meaning A tendency to be outgoing, sociable, and enjoy social interaction.

State is a temporary condition of feeling like anxiety or feeling sad that day or stressed Trait personality factors are ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving that are consistent across social situations and differ systematically between individuals and are stable and more permanent long term patterns.

trait meaning A tendency to be organized, responsible, and detail-oriented.

trait meaning A tendency to experience negative emotions, such as worry, anxiety, and sadness.

Trait meaning A tendency to be cooperative, compassionate, and trusting.

trait meaning A tendency to be imaginative, creative, and intellectual.

state - A state of feeling worried, nervous, or tense.

A state of feeling furious or resentful.

A state of feeling happy and pleased.

A state of feeling unhappy and downcast.

A state of feeling enthusiastic and energized.

They use the big 5 personlaity traits OCEAN O = Openness to Experience C = Conscientiousness E = Extraversion A = Agreeableness N = Neuroticism

LOTS: ‘L’ - Lifetime history ‘O’ observations from knowledgeable others, including friends and family ‘T’ - experimental procedures and standardized tests ‘S’ - information provided by the individual (self-reported)

have been shown to help push through hard things

are more adverse to trying new things with new people.

risks poor performance, burnout and excessive exercise.

emphasises high standards with concern over making mistakes and about what others think of you (negative)

emphasises high standards and not being overly concerned about making mistakes or what people think of you (positive)

implies that you are going to set high standards and work hard to achieve them, while paying less attention to external and internal critical voices. Therefore, it may be necessary to change a aspect of your personality to adapt to changing circumstances or improve our mental/physical health.

suggest exactly as it might read, that neither nature nor nurture are responsible for our personalities, rather the continual interaction between the person and their environment.

athletes can learn to modify and adapt their natural tendencies in response to the natural environment. Social learning and personality adaptation over time os an ongoing process that contributes to an athlete’s growth and development in their sport. Personality traits do not determine or restrict an athlete’s potential, and social learning plays a key role in this.

Skill level of the players Player experience in team sports Team dynamics, such as communication, cooperation and leadership Coaching style of the coach Physical attributes such as strength, power, speed, agility and endurance Goal orientation External factors, life events, environmental conditions (such as weather)