“The Sports Taboo” by Malcolm Gladwell explores the factors why some people are more successful than others, as well as the stereotypes that come along with it. He discovers that race and gender are not the main reasons but others of far greater significance are. First, in order to be successful an individual should care and have the desire to go further. Second, some genetic aspects can put a person at an advantage than others. Third, an environment that is conducive to the person helps shape the outcome of success.
This personality trait would affect sporting performance if the performer was performing in a team game, the lack of confidence may put them off their game or they may not even get involved. Extroverts on the other hand tend to be confident and are most often found within team games, this trait can also lead to hot headedness and therefore deteriorate their performance in sport as they are no longer concentrated on the task at hand. This can also be said when they have to partake in a sport that involves small muscle movements (as extroverts tend to sway towards the use of large muscle movements) if they’re unable to perform the task at hand they may become aggressive and thus their performance will decrease. One further trait Eysenck indentified was a stable performer; a stable performer tends to be more laid back and has an even temper. In a performance situation this could lead to either laziness or complacency, with their mind wandering off task.
They chose to cycle because it is easier for someone of an older age, and this person enjoys the social interaction. They have made friendships be because of it, and used to play other team sports, like basketball. In conclusion, different people have different interests. I have found that a person’s culture has an impact on which physical activities individuals participate in to stay healthy. Discovered earlier the African-American and Hispanic subjects both choose to participate in team sports or group activities.
They chose to cycle because it is easier for someone of an mid age, and this person enjoys the social interaction. They have made friendships be because of it, and used to play other team sports, like basketball. In conclusion, different people have different interests. I have found that a person’s culture has an impact on which physical activities individuals participate in to stay healthy. Discovered earlier the African-American and American subjects both choose to participate in
But in order to promote overall play, Prince needs to focus on personalities and behavior rather than science and professional athletes. They need to keep up with what''s popular and target parents to reign in the junior market, and promote convenience to appeal to recreational players. In addition, Prince does a great job at advertising and distributing their product, but could use a better strategy in streamlining their information towards customers and globalizing their
For athletes, success in sports can mean financial scholarships, money towards college, jobs in advertising, and for a few lucky people a job as a professional athlete. To achieve these high statuses and dreams many students turn to the use of performance enhancing drugs, drugs that increase the athletic performance. Athletes are more likely to take drugs that enhance themselves physically and psychologically than those who do not participate in sports. Many of the drugs that athletes choose to use are stimulants such as amphetamines and many other drugs with anabolic effects. Some examples of the substances and their effects are: Amino acids, which stimulate natural production of growth hormones, amphetamines and cocaine which increase strength, alertness, and endurance, caffeine which reduces fatigue and many more.
I would have liked to have more information from the Amish perspective than the outside world’s view, but there was significant conclusions drawn from what was available. It seems the program has a good start in the community and will be beneficial for other Amish communities to get started. I was intrigued by the multicultural aspects of the article and where it has went in the media. There has been more information available for the public in regards to the Amish way of life. They have always valued their privacy, which made it interesting to see that they have allowed some of their cultural aspects to be shed to the public.
(develops better cooperation skills) HOW does playing sports benefit people? (develops better coordination, and better overall health) WHICH people benefit from playing sports? (for children) Asking questions about the topic is a great way to find more specific information, since it narrows the topic. Playing sports is beneficial for children because it helps them develop better cooperation skills, better coordination, and better overall health. * Notice that I have beefed up my vocabulary a bit by changing “really good” to
We all have small or large obsessions whether it be following a band, or t.v. show, or could be your favorite sports team, or book. The communication situation between this writer and the audience is social. Due to the cultural factors it has between fandom and people is
The subjects who are most responsive to this technique are ones who are more imaginative and creative. Because more specific, individualized imagery is incorporated into the induction, the induction becomes more real, more applicable to the individual. The technique is particularly successful with subjects who are reaching goals, such as those people who want to become more successful in an occupation or who want to improve their working conditions through their own