Individual Needs

Individual levelFigueroa's framework

Satisfaction, Personal Preferences and human needs1. Physiological2. Safety3. Love4. Self-esteem5. Self actualisation.

Body Image and Self ConceptBody image refers to the view you have on your own body and how you feel about it.

Feeling bad about your body can result in negative affects such as severe self esteem issues.

While on the other hand feeling good about your body image can have good affects like good self esteem resulting in you being happier with your role in society.

Genetic predisposition to exercise, sport and physical activityThis factor is basically your body determines what sport you will be best suited for. We are bound to our bodies and we cannot change that. For example, if I was short and fat, basketball would not be suited for me. This debate is whether athletes are 'born' or 'made'.

Somatotype and body shape

MesomorphMesomorphA wedge shaped bodyA cubical headWide broad shouldersMuscled arms and legsNarrow from front to back rather than side to side.Narrow hipsA minimum amount of fat

Somatotype and body shape

EndomorphEndomorphA pear shaped bodyA rounded headWide hips and shouldersWider front to back rather than side to side.A lot of fat on the body, upper arms and thighs

Somatotype and body shape

EctomorphEctomorphA high foreheadReceding chinNarrow shoulders and hipsA narrow chest and abdomenThin arms and legsLittle muscle and fat

ClothingA factor that can influence attitudes towards physical activity is clothing. Sports that require uniforms that may be tight, short or revealing may turn people away as they are not comfortable with their body image.

Individual PersonalitiesEvery person has their own unique set of values and beliefs that will affect that choice of sport

Faking InjuryReceiving extra time to recuperateRunning the clock down (depending on the timing rules)Causing a penaltyBreaking the oppositions momentum.

Values and EthicsPersonalityMoral BehaviourBeliefs and attitudes

CheatingBreaking the rules, lying, to create and unfair advantage.

SledgingVerbal taunts or insults to throw an opponent off their game.