Personal and Physical qualities Aims of the lesson

Personal and Physical qualities

Aims of the lesson Pupils will learn the difference between personal and physical qualities. n Pupils will understand how these can benefit a sports performer and how it may determine the choice of activity and role they play. n Pupils will use this information to help answer an exam type question and relate it to their own experience. n

Physical Qualities n n n • • • n To fulfil a particular role in an activity, we require different qualities. Physical qualities can dictate the role we take. For example: A goal-shooter in netball needs height. A prop forward in rugby needs strength. To perform successfully in gymnastics you need flexibility. Many sports require a level of skill.

Physical qualities n Height Your height might dictate the activity or role you play. Eg. Being tall would benefit a goal shooter, goal keeper, high jumper, basketball player. Being small and light – would help work in a jockey’s favour.

Physical qualities n Strength – having good strength would help rugby players, weight lifters, gymnasts etc.

Physical Qualities n Speed – having speed would help sprinters, footballers, long jumpers etc

Physical qualities n Flexibility – would help gymnasts, dancers, swimmers, hurdlers etc.

Personal qualities n Personal qualities may also have an affect on the roles we take. They relate to our character and how we treat other people.

n For example: - • Team members need to be able to co-operate with others. A referee needs to be able to concentrate to focus on particular incidents. A coach or captain, who is organising and making decisions during a game, needs leadership skills. No one can do anything well unless they're motivated and set targets. • • n