PEDS303 Lecture Notes - Michael Vick, Big Umbrella, Competition

• School: University of Alberta
• Department: Physical Education and Sport
• Course: PEDS303
• Professor: John Dunn

Document Summary

Look at sample exam question on eclass: won"t be any long answer questions, vast majority of questions are short answer and fill in the blank, know how to list and define (ex. Whatever construct, be able to define it: theoretical question, gonna have to describe and explain it, use point form. If you use theory specific terms, then define it. Trait approach: assumption: people are predisposed to act in a certain way, given their level on the trait-characteristic, views human behaviour from the perspective of consistent and enduring individual differences, ex. The big 5: neuroticism/emotionability, extraversion, openness to experience/intellect, agreeableness, conscientiousness. Note: we cannot view traits in isolation of the situation if we are to fully understand and predict behaviour. These big umbrella terms involve things that are strongly and negatively correlated. No one personality is perfectly suited for being an athlete.