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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
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Personality
Stress, Arousal and Anxiety
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Short-Term Responses to Exercise
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Linear and Angular Motion
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Attitudes
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Ethics, Deviance and Doping
Sport and the Mass Media
Commercialisation and Globalisation
Personality
Personality profiling and the profile of mood states
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Overview
Personality profiling by observation, questionnaires and interviews with their benefits and limitations, the profile of mood states and the iceberg profile, and why profiling is of limited use in selection.
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How can observation be used to profile personality?
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What are the benefits of observation for personality profiling?
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What is personality profiling?
Model answer
Personality profiling is measuring a performer's personality characteristics. Coaches use profiles to understand and support performers.
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How can observation be used to profile personality?
Model answer
A trained observer watches the performer's behaviour in training and competition. The observer records patterns such as aggression or calmness.
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What are the benefits of observation for personality profiling?
Model answer
Observation records real behaviour in a sporting setting. The performer does not need to answer questions.
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What are the limitations of observation for personality profiling?
Model answer
Observation is subjective and time-consuming. Observers may interpret behaviour differently.
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How can questionnaires be used to profile personality?
Model answer
Performers answer standard questions about their feelings and behaviour. Answers are scored to give a profile.
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What are the benefits of questionnaires for personality profiling?
Model answer
Questionnaires are quick, cheap and easy to give to many performers. The results can be compared statistically.
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