This essay will discuss and review the five factor model and its application in the real world, specifically how personal trainers can apply this theory of personality to their training plans. This model would attempt to increase adherence and enjoyment of their clients. Personality can be defined as a relatively stable set of psychological structures and processes, which organise human experiences and shape a person's actions and reactions to their environment It is relatively stable over time and across situations (Randy J. Larsen, David M. Buss, 2005). The Five Factor Model is a trait theory, meaning that it places emphasis on the individual and assumes personality is stable over time with the ability to endure individual differences (McCrae,
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The Five Factor Model separates personality into five dimensions: Openness to experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion - Introversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism.
Openness to Experience can be characterised as having the ability to adapt to new ideas and activities in given situations. They display perceptive and creative intuitiveness, with the ability to reflect on past experiences (S.Courneya, Hellsten, 1998). In regards to exercise, these individuals participate in order to relieve stress and gain enjoyment (S.Courneya, Hellsten, 1998). Individuals displaying Conscientiousness personality dimensions are generally achievement and goal oriented. They exhibit strong self discipline and are determined (S.Courneya, Hellsten, 1998). In regards to exercise they display higher rates of physical activity than Neuroticism, furthermore they are …show more content…
I would advise the personal trainer conducts sessions in a studio using training methods such as circuit training as they will be more comfortable in theses surroundings as it's a more private. This will increase enjoyment and motivation. Motivation is a key determinate of participation (Judge, T. A., & Ilies, R., 2002). Thus, helping the trainer build a rapport with the client, Increasing the chance of adherence. In addition, an individual with an Extraversion personality is more likely to adhere to a moderate physical activity plan, in contrast a Conscientiousness personality will adhere to a higher intensity program. Thus, if a personal trainer uses a questionnaire such as the BFI Inventory (John O.P, 1999). To assess which personality dimension their client exhibits and applies the appropriate intensity plan. This will increase the likelihood of adherence to their training (De Bruijn; etal, 2009). If a personal trainer has a client with an Agreeableness personality dimension, I would advise them to make the sessions short for example 30 minutes, however frequent as they are self focused (Michael & et al, 2011).These exercises could be done in a home environment too to increase chance of adherence. Neuroticism is associated with sedimentary behaviour. Thus I would advise that sessions are conducted with a personal trainer as this will ensure greater adherence to the
The Five Factor Model separates personality into five dimensions: Openness to experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion - Introversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism.
Openness to Experience can be characterised as having the ability to adapt to new ideas and activities in given situations. They display perceptive and creative intuitiveness, with the ability to reflect on past experiences (S.Courneya, Hellsten, 1998). In regards to exercise, these individuals participate in order to relieve stress and gain enjoyment (S.Courneya, Hellsten, 1998). Individuals displaying Conscientiousness personality dimensions are generally achievement and goal oriented. They exhibit strong self discipline and are determined (S.Courneya, Hellsten, 1998). In regards to exercise they display higher rates of physical activity than Neuroticism, furthermore they are …show more content…
I would advise the personal trainer conducts sessions in a studio using training methods such as circuit training as they will be more comfortable in theses surroundings as it's a more private. This will increase enjoyment and motivation. Motivation is a key determinate of participation (Judge, T. A., & Ilies, R., 2002). Thus, helping the trainer build a rapport with the client, Increasing the chance of adherence. In addition, an individual with an Extraversion personality is more likely to adhere to a moderate physical activity plan, in contrast a Conscientiousness personality will adhere to a higher intensity program. Thus, if a personal trainer uses a questionnaire such as the BFI Inventory (John O.P, 1999). To assess which personality dimension their client exhibits and applies the appropriate intensity plan. This will increase the likelihood of adherence to their training (De Bruijn; etal, 2009). If a personal trainer has a client with an Agreeableness personality dimension, I would advise them to make the sessions short for example 30 minutes, however frequent as they are self focused (Michael & et al, 2011).These exercises could be done in a home environment too to increase chance of adherence. Neuroticism is associated with sedimentary behaviour. Thus I would advise that sessions are conducted with a personal trainer as this will ensure greater adherence to the