Leadership in Physical Activity

Question 1

What is the process of leadership?

“a process whereby an individual influences a group of
individuals to achieve a common goal”

Answer 1

High quality leadership is a process of mutual social influence which positively develops people and performance.
“a process whereby an individual influences a group of
individuals to achieve a common goal”

Question 2

Leadership…a couple things to consider

• It is a … skill! You are not … a leader, you can … and …
  skills like we have done in our labs
• Because is is a skill, you don’t need a …. like team captain or other to be considered a leader …can lead!
• The most important takeaway is learning & practicing the skills and behaviours of leadership

Answer 2

Leadership…a couple things to consider
* It is a LEARNED skill! You are not born a leader, you can practice and develop
skills like we have done in our labs
* Because is is a skill, you don’t need a formal position like team captain or other
to be considered a leader…everyone can lead!
* The most important takeaway is learning & practicing the skills and behaviours
of leadership

Question 3

• Transformational leadership theory, which is one of the most widely researched theories of leadership
• The essence of transformational leadership is that the leader is there to develop their followers to …..
• “Transformational leaders…are those who stimulate and inspire followers to achieve
  extraordinary outcomes and, in the process, develop their own leadership capacity”

Answer 3

• Transformational leadership theory, which is one of the most widely
  researched theories of leadership
• The essence of transformational leadership is that the leader is there to
  develop their followers to develop THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL
• “Transformational leaders…are those who stimulate and inspire followers to achieve
  extraordinary outcomes and, in the process, develop their own leadership capacity” (Bass
  & Riggio, 2006, p. 3).

Question 4

Transformational leadership – 4Is

Answer 4

• Idealized influence (II)
• Modelling ethical behaviour and integrity – doing what is right over what is easy
• Inspirational motivation (IM)
• Sharing meaning and helping people see what is possible by sharing a vision
• Intellectual stimulation (IS)
• Challenging people to think for themselves by asking thoughtful questions
• Individual consideration (IC)
• Recognizing that people are at their best when individual needs are considered and a
  whole person approach

Question 5

Servant leadership theory
*
* The servant leader puts follower…

• Transformational vs. servant leadership?
• Both emphasize …..
• But servant leadership prioritizes follower needs above …

in servant leadership the follower needs are an end in and of themselves, while in transformational
follower needs are a means to an end

Answer 5

Servant leadership theory
* An approach that encourages and engages followers to grow into what they are capable of

• The servant leader puts follower needs above their own – driven by the
  assumption that when people are treated well, outcomes will follow
• Transformational vs. servant leadership?
• Both emphasize the development and growth of followers
• But servant leadership prioritizes follower needs above org. outcomes – in servant
  leadership the follower needs are an end in and of themselves, while in transformational
  follower needs are a means to an end

Question 6

Ethical leadership

Answer 6

Ethical leadership
● Having a strong set of values and ideals, and motivating others to act in a way
that supports the greater good rather than their own self interest
● Link to behaviours: choices people make, and how they respond to
circumstances are informed by their ethics

Question 7

Some issues discussed in this course
are linked to values & ethics:

Answer 7

values & ethics:”, it likely includes points like:

Doping and fair play
Inclusion and equity in sport
Integrity and ethical decision-making
Athlete well-being and abuse prevention

Question 8

Leadership in sport: Representation

Answer 8

“Leadership in sport: Representation”, it likely includes:

Diversity in leadership (gender, race, culture)
Impact of representation on inclusivity
Barriers to leadership for marginalized groups
Ethical responsibilities of sport leader

Question 9

Quiz 1 Content to Review
* Definitions: physical activity, exercise, movement
* Physical activity guidelines
* Purpose of Canada’s Physical Literacy Consensus Statement
* Definition & elements of physical literacy
* Benefits of being physically literate
* Considerations for physical literacy programming
* Tools/resources that can be used to promote physical literacy
* Long-Term Development Model – purpose & stages
* Elements of coaching
* Leadership - high level concepts (not theory)