Group Cohesion in Sport and Exercise

Question 1

Group

Answer 1

Must be small enough so that you can have some interdependence and continuity of who you interact with over time

Question 2

Group Dynamics

Answer 2

the study of the nature of groups and their development, and the interrelationships of groups with individuals, other groups, and larger institutions

Question 3

What are the process associated with group Effectiveness

Answer 3

• How well a group communicates
• The type of decision making (majority rule)
• The forces that bind members to their groups ( cohesion)

Question 4

Team

Answer 4

Type of group aiming accomplish a shared objective through interacting among each others

Question 5

What is group cohesion

Answer 5

Dynamic process which reflects the tendency for a group to stick together and remain united in the pursuit of its instrumental objectives and or for the satisfaction of member affective needs

Question 6

four characteristics of group cohesion

Answer 6

1. Dynamic not static (can change over time)
2. multidimensional in nature
3. Instrumental in nature
4. Affective reasons ( emotional ties)

Question 7

2 commonly measures for group cohesion

Answer 7

• Sport-specific questionnaires
• exercise-specific questionnaires

Question 8

Conceptual Model of cohesion

Answer 8

• group aspects
• individual aspects

Question 9

cohesion dimensions task vs social

Answer 9

social: participating with the team to hang out and talk to friends
task: participating to win

Question 10

what 4 factors effect cohesion in sports teams

Answer 10

• environmental factors
• team factors
• leadership factors
• personal factors

Question 11

true or false small groups tend to be more cohesive

Answer 11

true

Question 12

How does leadership correlate to group cohesion

Answer 12

-Leadership behaviour: Skill instruction, techniques and tactics; clarifying relationships among team members; and structuring and coordinating team member activities
-Leader’s decisions style: Degree to which a leader allows participation by subordinates in decision making. consists of autocratic style and democratic style.

Question 13

four stages of team building

Answer 13

Introduction: Coaches and leaders receive overview of cohesion benefits
Conceptual: Provides frame of reference for participants
Practical: Coaches develop practical strategies for their own group setting
Intervention: Coaches take developed team-building protocols into their groups

Question 14

are roles important in teams

Answer 14

-yes, Roles give people a sense of purpose and make them feel they play a part in helping the team
-improves group cohesion

Question 15

true or false does greater level of group cohesion always show greater levels of success?

Answer 15

false studies support both statements

Question 16

true or false team harmony is required for cohesion to develop

Answer 16

false

Question 17

true or false high cohesion is always a good thing

Answer 17

false