Cohesion

Question 1

Define cohesion

Answer 1

The tedency for individuals to work together to achieve their goals,the force that keep the group members on task

Question 2

What does Carron antecedents suggest about cohesion
And describe all the factors

Answer 2

Carrons antecedents suggest there are 4 factors that affect cohesion

Environmental factors:
-group size
-time available

Personal factors:
-similarity of group members
-acceptance of roles
-fitness

Leadership factors:
-leader style
-Leaders (team relationship)

Team factors:
-desire for success
-team stability/status
-team ability
-group productivity
-shared experience

Question 3

Define task and social cohesion

Answer 3

Task cohesion-individuals working together to achieve an end result

Social cohesion-individuals relating to each other to interact in the group

Question 4

Strategies to promote group cohesion

Answer 4

-give players clear roles
-team building activities (socialising)
-evaluate individual performances to avoid social loafing
-use punishment as a form of reinforcement (do not select players who are not cohesive)
-set team goals
-select most cohesive team
-practice set plays