Athlete Temperaments

Boris Zaitchouk

People of these temperaments differ in their ability to work, activity level, and mental agility

All athletes may be characterized as one, or a combination, of these:

I. Cholerica. Extremely Irritableb. Easily learns technique; but habits are unstable

II. Sanguinea. Cheerfully Optimisticb. Easily learns technique and retains habits

III. Phlegmatica. Apathetic, not easily excitedb. Slow to learn technique yet retains habits

IV. Melancholica. Gloomy/depressedb. Slow to learn technique and does not retain habits

For each of these groups the coach must develop a specific approach to training