Module 5: Effects of Psychological Factors

Fitness testing and training

1. Psychological Factors
2. Motivation
   1. Types of motivation
3. Motivation Activity
4. Arousal and Anxiety
   1. Effects on sports performance
5. Personality
   1. Type A and Type B personality types
6. Concentration
7. Summary of Psychological Factors Effects on Exercise
   1. Short-term effects
   2. Long-term effects

Psychological Factors

An individual's state of mind affects their training and performance in any sporting situation. The psychological factors that affect this include the individual's motivation, arousal, anxiety and personality, and each will be briefly examined to assess their impact and effects on training and performance.