The Importance of Vocational Personality Types in Physical Education and Sports Teaching
Chapter from the book:
Mutlu,
T.
O.
&
Kaya,
E.
&
Bingöl,
E.
(eds.)
2024.
Academic Research and Evaluations in the Field of Sports Sciences VIII.
Synopsis
Vocational personality types, developed by John L. Holland, is a theory that emphasizes the importance of personality traits in terms of individuals' career choice and job satisfaction. This model suggests that people will be happier and more successful in vocations that are compatible with their personality types. According to Holland's model, there are six basic vocational personality types; Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional, and these are known by the abbreviation "RIASEC". People can usually have more than one type. For example, a person can have both "Social" and "Artistic" traits. It is important that environmental and vocational preferences are compatible with the individual's personality type. This harmony increases job satisfaction and vocational success. This model is widely used in career planning, guidance and recruitment processes. In this regard, a physical education and sports teacher is expected to have social and realistic traits in particular. However, entrepreneurial traits for leadership skills and artistic tendencies in situations that require creativity can also make their jobs more effective. This combination will contribute to the teacher's success in both student relations and physical activities.