Aggression, Personaility & Motivation

Question 1

What are the two types of Aggression?

Answer 1

Direct aggression Indirect aggression

Question 2

Define ‘Direct aggression’.

Answer 2

When there is actual physical contact between players and the aggressor deliberately inflicts harm on thier opponent.

Question 3

Define ‘Indirect aggression’

Answer 3

An aggressive act is carried out on an object to gain an advantage over an opponent. They DO NOT physically harm and the act maybe within the rules.

Question 4

Give examples of Direct aggression

Answer 4

High rugby tackle with forceA judo performer throwing their opponent illegally and with excessive forceA boxer ounching their opponent below the belt

Question 5

Give examples of Indirect aggression

Answer 5

Smashing a badminton shuttle very hard at an opponent to win a popint harming the confidence fo the opponentIn tennis hitting a volley with power to win a point but lowering an oppents confidence.

Question 6

What are the two common types of personality and how are people classified?

Answer 6

Introvert and ExtrovertPeople are classified by:How much arousal they need for optimal performanceWhether they need others around them to stimulate them.

Question 7

Describe the characterstics of an ‘Introvert’

Answer 7

Quiet, passive, reserved, shy, thoughtful, solitary- usually associated with individual sport

Question 8

Describe the characterstics of an ‘Extrovert’

Answer 8

Sociable, active, talkative, outgoing, lack concnetration, seek exciting situations, prone to boredom when isolated. Tend to play team sports

Question 9

Describe the levels of arousal introverts and extroverts need to perform at their optimum and the types of sports the enjoy most.

Answer 9

Introverts - low levels of arousal self motivated - play sports where concentration and precision are required. eg archeryExtroverts - high levels of arousal - play team sport which are fast paced, and gross skills are used. eg Rugby.Extroverts are often leaders within a team.

Question 10

Define Motivation

Answer 10

The drive to succeed or the desire to achieve somethihng

Question 11

What the two main types of Motivation?

Answer 11

Intrinsic and Extrinsic

Question 12

Define Intrinsic Motivation

Answer 12

The drive that comes form within the performer.

Question 13

Define Extrinsic Motivation

Answer 13

The drive experienced by a performer when striving to achieve a reward (tangible or intangible) from an outside source.

Question 14

Give some examples of tangible rewards

Answer 14

Certificates, trophies, medals

Question 15

Give some examples of intangible rewards

Answer 15

Praise or feedback from others, applause from the crowd.

Question 16

Why is intrinsic motivation generally seen as more powerful than extrinsic motivation

Answer 16

Intinsic motivation more likely to lead to continued effort because the player that is playing for pride is more likely to keep practising and persisiting.Performers can become too reliant on extrinsic motivation they play for rewardsif too many rewards offered it can cause performers to forget why they are playing in the first place.