WJEC A-Level Physical Education 601-8485-1
Performance Analysis and Fitness Testing
Levers and Movement Analysis
Joints and the Musculo-Skeletal System
Components of Fitness and Methods of Training
Energy Systems and Principles of Training
Fatigue, Recovery and Rehabilitation
Diet, Nutrition and Hydration
Personality
Stress, Arousal and Anxiety
Motivation and Self-Efficacy
Skill, Ability and Skill Classification
Learning Curves, Theories and Stages
Transfer, Practice, Guidance and Feedback
Sport, Culture and Society
The Emergence of Modern Sport
Social Differentiation in Sport
Short-Term Responses to Exercise
Long-Term Adaptations to Exercise
Carbohydrate Loading and Supplements
Biomechanical Principles
Linear and Angular Motion
Projectile Motion and Fluid Mechanics
Attitudes
Aggression
Social Facilitation
Group Dynamics and Leadership
Attribution Theory
Information Processing and Memory
Ethics, Deviance and Doping
Sport and the Mass Media
Commercialisation and Globalisation
Personality
Extroverts, introverts and Type A and Type B personalities
- 3 things to know
- AS Unit 1
Overview
Extroverts and introverts in team and individual sports, stable and neurotic personalities, the stable extrovert, Type A and Type B personalities and their effect on performance, and the choice of sport.
What you need to know
Answer each one before you reveal it.
What is an extrovert?
What is an introvert?
Questions from this subtopic
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What is an extrovert?
Model answer
An extrovert is outgoing, sociable and seeks excitement. Extroverts have low natural arousal levels.
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What is an introvert?
Model answer
An introvert is quiet, reserved and prefers their own company. Introverts have high natural arousal levels.
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Why might extroverts prefer team sports?
Model answer
Extroverts enjoy social contact and high levels of stimulation. Fast team games such as rugby provide both.
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Why might introverts prefer individual sports?
Model answer
Introverts prefer less stimulation and more control. Precise, self-paced activities such as archery or long-distance running suit them.
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What is a stable personality?
Model answer
A stable personality is calm, even-tempered and predictable. Stable performers cope well with pressure.
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What is a neurotic personality?
Model answer
A neurotic personality is anxious, moody and unpredictable. Neurotic performers may struggle under pressure.
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