CBSE
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Personality is the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.
It is the dynamic organization within the individual of those psychophysical systems which determine his unique adjustment to his environment. Personality is not a static but a dynamic concept. It is continuously changing and growing. Children may have the identical environment. They may have similar experiences but they react to the same environment in a different way.
Personality is a very important factor in games and sports as it influences the performance of an individual by his/her level of cognition, motivation, traits and behaviour.
Types of Personality:
Introverts: Introverts are shy, self-conscious quit retiring interested in the own thoughts and feelings, inclined to worry and easily upset.
Extroverts: Extroverts are social, open frank, outgoing, eager to do thing adaptable, not easily worried or embarrassed and willing to work with others.
Ambiverts: In ambiverts, both the characteristics of introverts and extroverts are found. In every person mostly both the characteristics are found through one of them may be predominant.
Sports play a very important role in personality development. They improve the following qualities.
Sports and games play an important role in the development of human personality. They are no less important than food and fresh water. Games and sports help to combat anxiety, depression and stress. Sports train sportsmen to accept defeat gracefully and to move on.
Traits of personality:
Conscientiousness: Persons who have a high degree of conscientiousness are reliable and prompt. Such persons remain organized, systematic, laborious and complete in all respects.
Extroversion: Extroverts gets their energy from interacting with other individuals whereas introverts get their energy from within themselves. Extroversion includes the traits of being energetic, talkative and assertive.
Agreeableness: Such individuals are friendly, cooperative, compatible, kind and gentle. Persons with to agreeableness may be more distant or aloof. They are usually kind, generous, affectionate and sympathetic.
Neuroticism: Neuroticism is also called emotional stability. This domain or dimension relates to one’s emotional stability and the degree of negative emotions. Persons who have high neuroticism usually experience emotional instability and negative emotions. Such individuals remain moody and tense.
Openness: persons who like to hear new things, new concepts and enjoy new experiences usually remain at the top in openness. It includes traits like being imaginative, insightful, and having a variety of interests.
Sheldon’s classification of personality:
Endomorph: Endomorphs have a pear-shaped and a rounded physique. They have short arms and legs. The upper parts of the arms and legs seem to be thicker than the lower parts. They have underdeveloped muscles. They are more inclined to become obese. Their excessive mass hinders their ability to compete in sports. These are most suitable for activities in which great strength is required.
Mesomorph: Mesomorphs have a rectangular shaped body with athletic physiques and a balanced body composition. They are able to increase their muscles size quickly and easily. They have thick bones and muscles. Their chest and shoulders are broader than the waistline. They can excel in sports which require great strength, short bursts of energy and lots of power because they have enough strength, agility and speed.
Ectomorphs: Ectomorphs are usually referred to as slim persons because their muscles and limbs are elongated. They have the weak constitution of busy and face great difficulty in gaining weight. They have a flat chest and have less muscle mass. They do not have a lot of strength but they dominate the endurance sports as their busy type is naturally suited to perform wonderfully in endurance sports. They are best suited for games and sports like gymnastics and long distance races.
