Character Traits

Select two positive character traits that is important for an elite athlete

• Being organised

• Being aggressive

• Accepts criticism

• Gets frustrated easily

• Is lazy

Select two negative character traits an elite athlete may have

• Does not try their hardest during games

• Turns up to all trainings on time

• Makes excuses why they can't train

• Has a balanced lifestyle

• Helps out others when needed

Give two potential effects that being unorganised has on an athlete.

Select the positive effects you may have by not comparing yourself to others

• You are always trying to improve on your own results

• You feel like you aren't as good

• You will never think you are too good

• You will always challenge yourself

• You may not train as hard because you are good

Provide two examples of honesty an athlete may show during a training session

Select the options for what might happen if a player was red carded for an angry head high tackle

• The team will be disappointed as they have to play with one less player

• The players parents will be disappointed in their actions

• The players will be happy cause he hurt an opposition player

• It will cause people to not want to play rugby because they might get injured

• The team will make the player captain as they are aggressive

Describe one technique for relaxation during a game

One of your team mates is always late to training. Give one effect this has on the coach, and one effect this has on the team.

Select the character traits a captain should have

• Is the best player in the team

• Listens to all his team mates and their opinions

• Acts like they know everything

• Try their hardest at all trainings and games

• Is calm under pressure

Michael is a rugby player for the B grade team. He has missed his last three tackles in the game. Describe what Michael might do/say to himself before attempting his next tackle if he has a growth mindset.