1. Achievement Motivation Sports Psychology A2 Physical Education

9. TASK: What do you think the characteristics of each personality type are? n.Ach n.Af

10. Personality component: Comparison of a n.Ach & n.Af n.Ach n.Af Seeks challenges Standards are important Persists for longer Values feedback Enjoys evaluation situation (likes to be tested) Not afraid of failure Takes responsibility for own actions Optimistic Confident Task goal – orientated Attributes performance to internal factors e.g. Success = effort failure = lack of effort Avoids challenge – takes easy option Dislikes 50 – 50 situation Gives up easily Does not like feedback Dislikes evaluation situations Performs worse in evaluation situations Avoids personal responsibility Blames failure on external factors e.g. “The rain is effecting my vision” or “I don't play well on this surface” Pessimistic Low confidence Takes a long time over a task Outcome goal orientated