Contributions to the Identification of Personality Traits in Athletes

This study belongs to a larger research project undertaken in an effort to develop a strategy to optimize the mental preparation in athletes along the formative stages of training, and consisted of identifying the personality traits in the members of the national athletics team (12 athletes, 7 M and 5F).The personality traits were identified through the use of the Five-Factor Personality Inventory (FFPI). Through an analysis of the results, a psychological profile was created for each athlete, being considered a necessary prerequisite in the undertaking of mental preparation with the purpose of maximizing sport performance, through the corroboration of these with their level of motivation.