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WorksheetsUnderstanding Personality in Sports
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which of the following best defines personality?
The way a person dresses
The sum of the characteristics that make a person unique
The number of friends a person has
The person's favourite sport
What are role-related behaviours?
Behaviours that never change
Behaviours that change as perception of the situation changes
Behaviours only shown at home
Behaviours that are always aggressive
Which of the following is an example of a typical response?
The way you always greet your friends
The way you behave only during exams
The way you act when you are alone
The way you dress for a party
What does the psychological core represent?
The way you act in public
The ‘real you’, including attitudes, values, interests, and beliefs
The way you behave at school
The way you respond to authority
Which personality type is most likely to be comfortable in their own company and shy?
Extrovert
Introvert
Type A
Type B
Which personality type is generally laid back and calm?
Type A
Type B
Introvert
Extrovert
Which of the following is a method of measuring personality?
Guessing
Questionnaires
Drawing
Running a race
Which of the following is an example of a personality questionnaire?
BMI test
Eysenck’s Personality Inventory (EPI)
Blood pressure test
Eye test
What is the main focus of the trait view of personality?
The environment only
Consistent ways an individual behaves across situations
The influence of friends
The person’s age
According to the situational view, what mainly determines behaviour?
The person’s traits
The environment
The person’s height
The person’s gender
Which view of personality considers both the individual’s traits and the situation?
Trait view
Situational view
Interactional view
Biological view
How might personality affect sports performance?
It has no effect
Certain traits may be more common in athletes than non-athletes
Only physical ability matters
Only the coach’s personality matters
Which of the following is an example of role-related behaviour in sport?
Always being quiet
Acting as a leader when made team captain
Never changing your approach
Always playing the same position
Which method involves watching someone to assess their personality?
Questionnaire
Observation
Interview
Survey
Which personality type is most likely to show a competitive drive and be prone to anger?
Type A
Type B
Introvert
Extrovert
What is a key difference between team and individual sports in terms of personality?
Team sports require no communication
Team sports may favour extroverts, individual sports may favour introverts
Individual sports require more equipment
Team sports are always easier
Which of the following best describes an extrovert?
Outgoing and comfortable in other people’s company
Always quiet and reserved
Prefers to be alone
Dislikes social situations
How can the environment influence personality according to the situational view?
It cannot influence personality
It mainly determines how a person behaves
It only affects physical traits
It only affects intelligence
Which of the following is NOT a method of measuring personality mentioned in the text?
Questionnaires
Observation
Blood tests
POMS (Profile of Mood States)
What does the interactional view suggest about behaviour?
It is only determined by personality traits
It is only determined by the situation
It is determined by both traits and the situation
It is random
How might an athlete with a Type A personality behave during a competitive match?
Remain calm and unconcerned about the outcome
Show a strong desire to win and possibly become frustrated if losing
Avoid taking risks and prefer to watch
Focus only on having fun, regardless of the result
Why might an introvert prefer individual sports over team sports?
They dislike all sports
They are more comfortable working alone and may find team environments overwhelming
They want to be the centre of attention
They are always more physically fit
How can an extrovert’s personality benefit a team sport?
By avoiding communication with teammates
By encouraging and motivating others, and enjoying group interaction
By refusing to follow team strategies
By focusing only on their own performance
Which personality trait might help an athlete recover quickly from setbacks in sport?
Being easily discouraged
Resilience and optimism
Hostility
Shyness
How could a coach use knowledge of an athlete’s personality to improve performance?
By ignoring personality differences
By adapting coaching style to suit the athlete’s personality traits
By treating all athletes exactly the same
By focusing only on physical training
Which of the following is a possible negative effect of a highly competitive (Type A) personality in sport?
Improved teamwork
Increased risk of stress and burnout
Greater enjoyment of losing
Less motivation to train
Why might a calm, Type B personality be beneficial in high-pressure sporting situations?
They are likely to panic
They can remain composed and make better decisions under stress
They avoid all competition
They ignore instructions
How can personality influence an athlete’s approach to training?
It cannot influence training
Some personalities may be more disciplined and motivated, while others may struggle with routine
Only physical ability matters
All athletes train the same way
Which personality type is most likely to thrive in a leadership role within a sports team?
Introvert
Extrovert
Type B
Someone who dislikes communication
How might personality differences affect communication within a sports team?
They have no effect
Some athletes may communicate openly, while others may be more reserved, affecting teamwork
Only the coach communicates
All athletes communicate in the same way
