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Identify two characteristics of a Type A personality
State two benefits of understanding athlete personality in training.
Describe three differences between introverts and extroverts in sporting behavior.
Explain how personality may affect coping strategies in sport.
Outline how cultural and situational factors influence athlete behavior.
Discuss the potential impact of athlete personality on leadership within a team.
Identify two components of mental toughness.
State two mental skills that help athletes cope with pressure.
Describe how mental toughness affects performance during adversity.
Explain how goal-setting contributes to mental toughness.
Outline how self-talk can influence confidence and focus in athletes.
Discuss how coaches can help athletes develop mental toughness over time.
Identify two traits of mentally tough athletes.
State two strategies used to build mental toughness.
Describe how mental toughness contributes to performance under pressure.
Explain the relationship between confidence and resilience.
Outline how goal setting supports mental toughness in training and competition.
Discuss how mental toughness interventions can be applied during injury recovery.
Identify two personality traits from the Big Five model.
State two characteristics of a Type A personality.
Describe how trait theory explains individual differences in athletes.
Explain how personality may influence an athlete’s choice of sport.
Outline the key features of the interactionist approach to personality.
Discuss how personality profiling may be used to enhance team selection and cohesion.
Identify two personality dimensions from the Big Five model that may influence sport behavior
State two criticisms of the interactionist approach
Describe the relationship between personality and arousal regulation in athletes.
Explain how personality influences athletes’ responses to competitive failure.
Outline how situational and dispositional factors interact to predict aggression in sport.
Discuss the implications of using personality profiling in talent identification programs.
Identify two traits associated with Type B personality
State two limitations of trait theory
Describe how social learning theory explains personality development.
Explain the interactionist approach using a sports-related example.
Outline how personality traits may affect team dynamics in sport.
Discuss how understanding personality profiles can assist coaches in tailoring motivation strategies.
Identify three behaviors that indicate high mental toughness in athletes.
State three mental skill strategies used to manage adversity.
Describe the influence of mental toughness on long-term athlete development.
Explain the challenges in measuring mental toughness objectively.
Discuss the role of culture and coaching style in shaping mental toughness across different sporting contexts.
Identify two behaviors associated with mental resilience.
State two signs of low mental toughness.
Describe how arousal regulation contributes to consistent performance.
Explain how personality and mental toughness interact in high-pressure sport.
Outline a structured mental skills training program for adolescent athletes.
Discuss the ethical implications of using psychological profiling for team selection.
Identify two cognitive characteristics of mentally tough athletes.
State two emotional control techniques used in sport.
Describe how imagery supports mental preparation in sport.
Explain the role of positive self-talk in challenging situations.
Outline how stress inoculation training builds resilience.
Discuss how psychological preparation differs between elite and novice athletes.
Identify two environmental influences on personality.
State two ways personality can influence motivation.
Describe how self-awareness supports athletic performance.
Explain how feedback style should be adapted to different personalities.
Outline the importance of role models in shaping personality and mental approach.
Discuss how a coach can design training environments that develop both skill and mental resilience.