Write in brief about the leadership qualities that one inculcates by participating in adventure sports.
A famous cricket star Phillip Hughes was struck behind the ear by a ball while batting and died two days after the injury. He was wearing a helmet but the possible reason mentioned was that even when using a helmet, possibly a significant part of the neck remained exposed and the ball hit him there. And now most of the top cricketers across the world use deeper protection.
(a) Do you feel protective gears -are important ? Lay stress on your views.
(b) What first aid should be provided during injury at the superficial layer of the skin?
What is meant by ‘motivation’? Explain the different techniques of motivation to achieve high goals in sports.
Motivation is an internal force on which our behaviour or activity depends.
Techniques of Motivation-
i) Intrinsic
- Goal setting
- Self appraisal
- Auto suggestion
-Positive attitude
ii) Eccentric
- Praise ,appreciation and criticism
- Record of success and achievement
- Better facilities
- Pep talk by coaches/trainer
- Cash prizes, Certificates and trophies
- Role of pear group and society
- Role of spectators
- Role model