• Syllabus

B.1. Individual differences.

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Sub sections and their related questions

B.1.1. Define the term personality.

• 16M.3.SL.tz0.5a: Define the term personality.
• 17M.3.SL.tz0.6a: Define the term personality.
• 19N.3.SL.tz0.6a: Define personality.
• 19N.3.HL:.tz0.6a: Define personality.

B.1.2. Discuss social learning theory and personality.

• 16M.3.SL.tz0.5c: Discuss how attitudes and behaviours in sport or exercise settings are linked to social learning...
• 16N.3.SL.tz0.6a: Discuss how social learning theory can help a sports coach promote physical activity in children.
• 18N.3.SL.tz0.7a: Apply social learning theory to a novice who wants to learn from an experienced performer.
• 19N.3.SL.tz0.7a: Define social learning theory.

B.1.3. Discuss the interactionist approach to personality.

• 17M.3.SL.tz0.6b: Explain the interactionist approach to personality.
• 19M.3.SL.tz0.8b:

  Explain the interactionist approach to personality using a sporting example.

B.1.4. Outline issues associated with the measurement of personality.

• 19M.3.SL.tz0.8a:

  Outline ethical issues associated with the measurement of personality.

• 17N.3.SL.tz0.7a: Outline ethical issues associated with the measurement of an athlete’s personality.
• 18N.3.SL.tz0.7b: Describe issues associated with the measurement of personality through questionnaires.

B.1.5. Evaluate the issues in personality research and sports performance.

• 16M.3.SL.tz0.5b: Outline two issues associated with the measurement of personality. 
• 16N.3.SL.tz0.6b: Explain the issues in personality research and sports performance of athletes and non-athletes.
• 17N.3.SL.tz0.7b:

  Explain the relationship between personality and success in sport.

• 19N.3.SL.tz0.6b: Discuss issues associated with studies on personality and sports performance.